List of ambassadors of the United States to Lebanon

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Ambassador of the United States to Lebanon
السفارة الأمريكية في لبنان
US Department of State official seal.svg
Seal of the United States Department of State
Lisa A. Johnson, U.S. Ambassador.jpg
Incumbent
Lisa A. Johnson
since January 11, 2024
NominatorThe President of the United States
AppointerThe President
with Senate advice and consent
Inaugural holder George Wadsworth
as Consul General
Formation1942
Website U.S. Embassy - Beirut

This is a list of ambassadors of the United States and other Heads of Mission to Lebanon.

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On September 6, 1989, all United States personnel were withdrawn from Beirut during unrest resulting from there being no clear successor to President Amin Gemayel. Ambassador Ryan C. Crocker did not formally present his credentials until 1990 to René Moawad.

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