Della M. Newman (1932–)

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Non-career appointee
State of Residence: Washington

Concurrent Appointments
1. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary (New Zealand)
  Appointed: October 10, 1989
  Presentation of Credentials: October 25, 1989
  Termination of Mission: Left post on December 21, 1992
  - Also accredited to Samoa; resident at Wellington.
2. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary (Samoa)
  Appointed: October 10, 1989
  Presentation of Credentials: November 16, 1989
  Termination of Mission: Left Wellington December 21, 1992
  - Also accredited to New Zealand; resident at Wellington.