Chester Bliss Bowles (1901-1986)

Non-career appointee
State of Residence: Connecticut

1. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary (India)
   Appointed: October 10, 1951
   Presentation of Credentials: November 1, 1951
   Termination of Mission: Left post March 23, 1953
   • Also accredited to Nepal; resident at new Delhi.
2. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary (Nepal)
   Appointed: October 10, 1951
   Presentation of Credentials: February 16, 1952
   Termination of Mission: Left New Delhi March 23, 1953
   • Also accredited to India; resident at New Delhi.
3. Under Secretary of State
   Appointed: January 24, 1961
   Entry on Duty: January 25, 1961
   Termination of Appointment: December 3, 1961
4. Ambassador at Large
   Appointed: December 1, 1961
   Entry on Duty: December 4, 1961
   Termination of Appointment: June 9, 1963
   • Commissioned as Presidential Special Representative and Adviser on African, Asian, and Latin American Affairs. Commissioned during a recess of the Senate; recommissioned after confirmation on Jan 30, 1962.
5. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary (India)
   Appointed: May 3, 1963
   Presentation of Credentials: July 19, 1963
   Termination of Mission: Left post April 21, 1969