Francis E. Meloy Jr.
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Francis Edward Meloy Jr. (March 28, 1917 – June 16, 1976) was a U.S. diplomat murdered in Beirut, Lebanon in 1976 by Lebanese leftist militants.
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Francis E. Meloy Jr. | |
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United States Ambassador to Lebanon | |
In office June 1, 1976 – June 16, 1976[1] | |
President | Gerald Ford |
Preceded by | G. McMurtrie Godley |
Succeeded by | Earl Anthony Wayne |
United States Ambassador to Guatemala | |
In office February 7, 1974 – April 19, 1976 | |
President | Richard Nixon |
Preceded by | William G. Bowdler |
Succeeded by | Davis E. Boster |
United States Ambassador to the Dominican Republic | |
In office July 16, 1969 – August 6, 1973 | |
President | Richard Nixon |
Preceded by | John Hugh Crimmins |
Succeeded by | Robert A. Hurwitch |
Personal details | |
Born | Francis Edward Meloy Jr. (1917-03-28)March 28, 1917 Washington, D.C. |
Died | June 16, 1976(1976-06-16) (aged 59) Beirut, Lebanon |
Manner of death | Assassination |
Nationality | American |
Profession | Diplomat |
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