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This is a list of United States ambassadors to Greece.
| Ambassador of the United States to Greece | |
|---|---|
| Πρέσβης των Ηνωμένων Πολιτειών της Αμερικής στην Ελλάδα | |
 Seal of the United States Department of State | |
| Nominator | The President of the United States |
| Appointer | The President with Senate advice and consent |
| Inaugural holder | Charles Keating Tuckerman as Minister |
| Formation | 1868 |
| Website | U.S. Embassy - Athens |
List of ambassadors from the United States to Greece.[1]
The U.S. Embassy in Athens was closed July 14, 1941, after the German occupation of Greece. The United States maintained diplomatic relations with the government-in-exile of Greece in London (1941–43) and then in Cairo (1943–44). Ambassador MacVeagh reopened the embassy on October 27, 1944.[4]
The U.S. Legation was raised to Embassy status on September 29, 1942. This action also would promote Minister Biddle to the rank of Ambassador, which required a new appointment. The appointment was promptly made by President Roosevelt and confirmed by the Senate. Ambassador Biddle presented his credentials to the government of Greece on October 30, 1942.[4]
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