John L. Tappin

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John L. Tappin (died December 24, 1964) was the United States Ambassador to Libya from 1954 to 1958. [1] He was the first Ambassador after the legation was raised to Embassy status. [2]

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Biography

Tappin attended St Mark's School and graduated from Princeton College in 1928. He died of a heart attack while vacationing in Aspen, Colorado. [1]

Career

Tappin became assistant to the Under Secretary of Commerce in 1947. He was involved in the formation of the Economic Cooperation Administration from 1948 to 1952. Tappin was a special assistant to the Under Secretary of State for Administration. He retired after resigning his post as Ambassador to Libya in 1958. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "JOHN TAPPIN, 58, EX‐AMBASSADOR; Envoy to Libya From 1954 to 1958 Dies in Colorado". The New York Times. December 26, 1964. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
  2. "THE ADMINISTRATION: In & Out". Time Magazine. October 4, 1954. Retrieved 27 February 2020.