William Butts Macomber Jr. - People - Department History
William Butts Macomber Jr. (1921–2003)
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Non-career appointee
State of Residence: New York
State of Residence: New York
- Assistant Secretary of State for Legislative Affairs
Appointed: August 15, 1957
Entry on Duty: October 21, 1957
Termination of Appointment: February 27, 1961 - Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary (Jordan)
Appointed: March 2, 1961
Presentation of Credentials: April 5, 1961
Termination of Mission: Left post on December 25, 1963 - Assistant Secretary of State for Legislative Affairs
Appointed: March 2, 1967
Entry on Duty: March 7, 1967
Termination of Appointment: October 2, 1969 - Deputy Under Secretary of State for Management
Appointed: September 26, 1969
Entry on Duty: October 3, 1969
Termination of Appointment: April 4, 1973 - Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary (Turkey)
Appointed: March 27, 1973
Presentation of Credentials: May 16, 1973
Termination of Mission: Left post on June 15, 1977