Marshall Fletcher McCallie
| Marshall Fletcher McCallie | |
|---|---|
| 2nd United States Ambassador to Namibia | |
|
In office 1993–1996 | |
| President | George H. W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Genta H. Holmes |
| Succeeded by | George F. Ward |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
June 21, 1945 Chattanooga, Tennessee |
| Alma mater | Vanderbilt University |
Marshall Fletcher McCallie (born June 21, 1945) is a former United States Ambassador to Namibia.[1][2][3]
Early life and education
McCallie was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee and attended The McCallie School. He earned his B.A. degree from Vanderbilt University in 1967, and his M.A. degree from The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University in 1974.[2]
Career
McCallie served in the U.S. Air Force from 1967-1971.[2] Later he served in various posts in the U.S. State Department, particularly in Africa.[3] He was appointed United States Ambassador to Namibia by President George H. W. Bush in 1992 and he served in this position from 1993 - 1996.[1][3]
Other diplomatic posts
- 1986 - 1988: Director of the Junior Officer Division with the Bureau of Personnel[2]
- 1988 - 1990: Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Lusaka, Zambia[2]
Personal life
McCallie retired in 2002 and resides in Brevard, North Carolina with is wife Amye.[3]
References
- 1 2 "Marshall Fletcher McCallie". Office of the Historian, Bureau of Public Affairs, United States Department of State. Retrieved 19 April 2010.
- 1 2 3 4 5 John T. Woolley and Gerhard Peters. "Nomination of Marshall Fletcher McCallie To Be United States Ambassador to Namibia". The American Presidency Project. Retrieved 2 March 2010.
- 1 2 3 4 Holliday, Taylor (Summer 2008). "At Home in the World". Vanderbilt Magazine. Retrieved 28 October 2010.
| Diplomatic posts | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Genta H. Holmes |
United States Ambassador to Namibia 1993-1996 |
Succeeded by George F. Ward |
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