David George Newton
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David George Newton was the United States Ambassador to Iraq
under Ronald Reagan
from 1985 to 1988, and to Yemen
under Bill Clinton
from 1994 to 1997.
in 1957 and an MA from the University of Michigan
in 1970.
From 1958 to 1961, he served in the United States Army
. In 1962, he joined the Foreign Service
. From 1962 to 1964, he served as a consul
in Zurich, Switzerland. From 1964 to 1966, he learned Arabic at the Foreign Service Institute
in Beirut, Lebanon. He then served as economic officer at the American embassy in Sanaa, Yemen until 1967. He worked in the Bureau of Near Eastern and South Asian Affair in Washington, D.C.
until 1969. He served as political officer in Jedda, Saudi Arabia from 1970 to 1973, and as deputy chief of mission in Sanaa, Yemen, until 1975.
From 1975 to 1977, he served as Division Chief of Near Eastern Affairs in the Bureau of Intelligence and Research
. From 1978 to 1981, he served in Damascus, Syria, then from 1981 to 1984 in Baghdad, Iraq. He served as United States Ambassador to Iraq
from 1985 to 1988. From 1988 to 1990, he was the director of the Office for Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestinian Affairs in Washington, D.C.
.
From 1990 to 1993, he served as Chair of National Security Policy at the National War College
of the National Defense University
. From 1993 to 1994, he worked in the Office of the Inspector General
. He served as the United States Ambassador to Yemen
from 1994 to 1997.
He is a member of the Middle East Institute
and the Cosmos Club
.
United States Ambassador to Iraq
This is a list of United States ambassadors, or lower-ranking heads of a diplomatic mission to Iraq.* Alexander K. Sloan - Chargé d'Affaires* Paul Knabenshue - Minister* Thomas M. Wilson - Minister* Loy W...
under Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan
Ronald Wilson Reagan was the 40th President of the United States , the 33rd Governor of California and, prior to that, a radio, film and television actor....
from 1985 to 1988, and to Yemen
United States Ambassador to Yemen
This is a list of Ambassadors of the United States to Yemen.Prior to 1990, Yemen had consisted of two nations: North Yemen and South Yemen. The United States had diplomatic relations with North Yemen since 1946...
under Bill Clinton
Bill Clinton
William Jefferson "Bill" Clinton is an American politician who served as the 42nd President of the United States from 1993 to 2001. Inaugurated at age 46, he was the third-youngest president. He took office at the end of the Cold War, and was the first president of the baby boomer generation...
from 1994 to 1997.
Biography
David George Newton was born on November 13, 1935, in Boston, Massachusetts. He received a B.A. from Harvard CollegeHarvard College
Harvard College, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is one of two schools within Harvard University granting undergraduate degrees...
in 1957 and an MA from the University of Michigan
University of Michigan
The University of Michigan is a public research university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the United States. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan...
in 1970.
From 1958 to 1961, he served in the United States Army
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
. In 1962, he joined the Foreign Service
United States Foreign Service
The United States Foreign Service is a component of the United States federal government under the aegis of the United States Department of State. It consists of approximately 11,500 professionals carrying out the foreign policy of the United States and aiding U.S...
. From 1962 to 1964, he served as a consul
Consul (representative)
The political title Consul is used for the official representatives of the government of one state in the territory of another, normally acting to assist and protect the citizens of the consul's own country, and to facilitate trade and friendship between the peoples of the two countries...
in Zurich, Switzerland. From 1964 to 1966, he learned Arabic at the Foreign Service Institute
Foreign Service Institute
The Foreign Service Institute is the United States Federal Government's primary training institution for employees of the U.S. foreign affairs community, preparing American diplomats and other professionals to advance U.S. foreign affairs interests overseas and in Washington...
in Beirut, Lebanon. He then served as economic officer at the American embassy in Sanaa, Yemen until 1967. He worked in the Bureau of Near Eastern and South Asian Affair in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
until 1969. He served as political officer in Jedda, Saudi Arabia from 1970 to 1973, and as deputy chief of mission in Sanaa, Yemen, until 1975.
From 1975 to 1977, he served as Division Chief of Near Eastern Affairs in the Bureau of Intelligence and Research
Bureau of Intelligence and Research
The Bureau of Intelligence and Research is an intelligence bureau in the U.S. State Department tasked with analyzing information. Originally founded as the Research and Analysis Branch of the Office of Strategic Services , it was transferred to the State Department at the end of World War II...
. From 1978 to 1981, he served in Damascus, Syria, then from 1981 to 1984 in Baghdad, Iraq. He served as United States Ambassador to Iraq
United States Ambassador to Iraq
This is a list of United States ambassadors, or lower-ranking heads of a diplomatic mission to Iraq.* Alexander K. Sloan - Chargé d'Affaires* Paul Knabenshue - Minister* Thomas M. Wilson - Minister* Loy W...
from 1985 to 1988. From 1988 to 1990, he was the director of the Office for Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestinian Affairs in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
.
From 1990 to 1993, he served as Chair of National Security Policy at the National War College
National War College
The National War College of the United States is a school in the National Defense University. It is housed in Roosevelt Hall on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., the third-oldest Army post still active. It was officially established on July 1, 1946, as an upgraded replacement for the...
of the National Defense University
National Defense University
The National Defense University is an institution of higher education funded by the United States Department of Defense, intended to facilitate high-level training, education, and the development of national security strategy. It is chartered by the Joint Chiefs of Staff, with Navy Vice Admiral...
. From 1993 to 1994, he worked in the Office of the Inspector General
Office of the Inspector General
Office of the Inspector General is an office that is part of Cabinet departments and independent agencies of the United States federal government as well as some state and local governments. Each office includes an Inspector General and employees charged with identifying, auditing, and...
. He served as the United States Ambassador to Yemen
United States Ambassador to Yemen
This is a list of Ambassadors of the United States to Yemen.Prior to 1990, Yemen had consisted of two nations: North Yemen and South Yemen. The United States had diplomatic relations with North Yemen since 1946...
from 1994 to 1997.
He is a member of the Middle East Institute
Middle East Institute
The Middle East Institute is a non-partisan think tank and cultural center in Washington, DC. Founded in 1946, MEI is the oldest institution in Washington dedicated exclusively to the study of the Middle East. Its founder, architect and philanthropist George Camp Keiser, assembled a team of...
and the Cosmos Club
Cosmos Club
The Cosmos Club is a private social club in Washington, D.C., founded by John Wesley Powell in 1878. In addition to Powell, original members included Clarence Edward Dutton, Henry Smith Pritchett, William Harkness, and John Shaw Billings. Among its stated goals is "The advancement of its members in...
.