Paul Henry Nitze - People - Department History
Paul Henry Nitze (1907–2004)
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Non-career appointee
State of Residence: District of Columbia
State of Residence: District of Columbia
- Director of Policy Planning
Appointed: January 1, 1950
Termination of Appointment: May 28, 1953 - Ambassador at Large
Appointed: May 16, 1986
Entry on Duty: May 22, 1986
Termination of Appointment: May 1, 1989