Leonard F. Woodcock - People - Department History
Leonard F. Woodcock (1911–2001)
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Non-career appointee
State of Residence: Michigan
State of Residence: Michigan
- Chief (China)
Appointed: July 11, 1977
Presentation of Credentials: Entered on duty July 26, 1977
Termination of Mission: Promoted to Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary February 27, 1979 - Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary (China)
Appointed: February 27, 1979
Presentation of Credentials: March 7, 1979
Termination of Mission: Left post on February 13, 1981