Reginald Bartholomew
Diplomat and United States Ambassador
Born
1936
89 years ago
Died
August 26th, 2012
12 years ago — 76 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as a diplomat with a focus on U.S.-Italy relations. Held the position of United States Ambassador to Italy from 1984 to 1986. Engaged in significant diplomatic efforts during the Cold War, fostering ties between the nations. Contributed to the development of U.S. foreign policy in Europe and participated in various international negotiations.
Served as United States Ambassador to Italy
Played a significant role in U.S.-Italy relations
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