John Eisenhower

Historian and U.S. Ambassador to Belgium

John Eisenhower - Historian and U.S. Ambassador to Belgium
Born

August 3rd, 1922
102 years ago

Died

December 21st, 2013
11 years ago — 91 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Served as the 45th United States Ambassador to Belgium from 1969 to 1971. Held the rank of Brigadier General in the U.S. Army and contributed to military history through writing and research. Authored several books on military history, including a biography of his father, Dwight D. Eisenhower. Had a career in diplomacy and military service that spanned decades.

Served as 45th U.S. Ambassador to Belgium

Authored a biography of Dwight D. Eisenhower

Held the rank of Brigadier General

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