Robert Richardson Bowie - People - Department History
Robert Richardson Bowie (1909–2013)
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Non-career appointee
State of Residence: Massachusetts
State of Residence: Massachusetts
- Director of Policy Planning
Appointed: May 28, 1953
Termination of Appointment: August 2, 1957- Received rank equivalent to an Assistant Secretary on Nov 17, 1954.
- Director of Policy Planning
Appointed: August 10, 1955
Entry on Duty: August 10, 1955
Termination of Appointment: August 31, 1957- Commissioned as Assistant Secretary of State for Policy Planning; recommissioned after Senate confirmation on Feb 17, 1956.
- Counselor
Appointed: September 21, 1966
Entry on Duty: September 21, 1966
Termination of Appointment: April 1, 1968