Alfred Kingon | |
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9th United States Ambassador to the European Union | |
In office March 27, 1987 –June 23, 1989 | |
President | Ronald Reagan George H. W. Bush |
Preceded by | J. William Middendorf |
Succeeded by | Thomas Niles |
White House Cabinet Secretary | |
In office January 30, 1985 –February 18, 1987 | |
President | Ronald Reagan |
Preceded by | Craig L. Fuller |
Succeeded by | Nancy Risque |
Personal details | |
Born | Alfred Hugh Kingon May 11, 1931 New York City, New York, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Education | Union College (BA) New York University (MBA) |
Alfred Hugh Kingon (born May 11, 1931) is an American businessman who served as White House Cabinet Secretary under President Ronald Reagan from 1985 to 1987 and as the United States Ambassador to the European Union from 1987 to 1989. [1] [2]
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