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Francis Xavier Taylor (1948–)

Non-career appointee
State of Residence: Maryland
  1. Ambassador at Large
    Appointed: July 12, 2001
    Entry on Duty: July 13, 2001
    • Commissioned as Coordinator for Counter-Terrorism with the rank of Ambassador at Large.
  2. Ambassador at Large
    Appointed: July 12, 2001
    Entry on Duty: July 13, 2001
    Termination of Appointment: November 15, 2004
    • With the rank of Ambassador at Large while serving as Director for the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons
  3. Director of the Bureau of Counterterrorism
    Appointed: July 12, 2001
    Entry on Duty: July 13, 2001
    Termination of Appointment: November 15, 2002
    • Held rank of Ambassador at Large during his tenure.
  4. Assistant Secretary of State for Diplomatic Security
    Appointed: November 14, 2002
    Entry on Duty: November 18, 2002
    Termination of Appointment: February 19, 2005
    • Served concurrently as Director of the Office of Foreign Missions.
  5. Director of the Office of Foreign Missions
    Appointed: November 14, 2002
    Entry on Duty: November 18, 2002
    Termination of Appointment: February 19, 2005
    • Served concurrently as Assistant Secretary for Diplomatic Security.