Harrison M. Symmes
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Harrison Matthew Symmes (November 11, 1921 – May 8, 2010) was a career American diplomat who served as the American Ambassador to Jordan from 1967–1970.[1] When he retired from the Foreign Service in 1974, Symmes became President of Windham College followed by becoming Resident Director of Mount Vernon in 1977.[2][3]
Quick Facts 5th Resident Director of Mount Vernon, Preceded by ...
Harrison Matthew Symmes | |
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5th Resident Director of Mount Vernon | |
In office 1977 – 1979 | |
Preceded by | Charles Wall |
Succeeded by | John A. Castellani |
President of Windham College | |
In office 1974 – 1976 | |
Preceded by | Eugene Clinton Winslow |
8th United States Ambassador to Jordan | |
In office October 18, 1967 – May 7, 1970 | |
Preceded by | Findley Burns Jr. |
Succeeded by | L. Dean Brown |
Director of Near Eastern Affairs | |
In office 1963 – 1966 | |
Personal details | |
Born | November 11, 1921 Wilmington, North Carolina |
Died | May 8, 2010(2010-05-08) (aged 88) Winchester, Virginia |
Education | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (BPh) George Washington University (MA) |
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