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James Bryant Conant (1893–1978)

Non-career appointee
State of Residence: Massachusetts
  1. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary (Germany)
    Appointed: May 9, 1955
    Presentation of Credentials: May 14, 1955
    Termination of Mission: Left post on February 19, 1957
    • Commissioned to the Federal Republic of Germany. The Embassy in Germany had been reestablished May 5, 1955, with Ambassador-designate Conant (who had been serving as High Commissioner) in charge except for a brief temporary absence pending confirmation of his nomination, commission, and presentation of his letter of credence.