Chester Bliss Bowles (1901–1986)

Non-career appointee
State of Residence: Connecticut

1. Concurrent Appointments
   1. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary (India)
      Appointed: October 10, 1951
      Presentation of Credentials: November 1, 1951
      Termination of Mission: Left post on 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.
2. Under Secretary of State
   Appointed: January 24, 1961
   Entry on Duty: January 25, 1961
   Termination of Appointment: December 3, 1961
3. 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.
4. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary (India)
   Appointed: May 3, 1963
   Presentation of Credentials: July 19, 1963
   Termination of Mission: Left post on April 21, 1969