Edwin G. Corr
Encyclopedia
Edwin Gharst Corr was a United States
diplomat
and served as a United States Ambassador to several Latin-American nations. Corr is from Norman, Oklahoma
.
In 1957 Corr received a B.A from the University of Oklahoma. He received an M.A. from the University of Oklahoma in 1961. He was in the Marine Corps from 1957 to 1960.
in 1961.
Between 1978-1980 he served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for International Narcotics Matters
.
He and has served as U.S. Ambassador to Peru
(1980–1981), U.S. Ambassador to Bolivia
(1981–1985), and U.S. Ambassador to El Salvador
(1985–1988).
right against self-incrimination
. Subsequently, a judicial order compelled Corr to testify and forced him to produce documents, under grants of immunity.
at the University of Oklahoma
from 1990-1996.
Between 1995-2001, Corr was the Director of the Energy Institute of the Americas (EIA), a multi-national non-governmental organization he founded.
Corr has served as the Associate Director of the International Programs Center (IPC) of the University of Oklahoma
since 1996.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
diplomat
Diplomat
A diplomat is a person appointed by a state to conduct diplomacy with another state or international organization. The main functions of diplomats revolve around the representation and protection of the interests and nationals of the sending state, as well as the promotion of information and...
and served as a United States Ambassador to several Latin-American nations. Corr is from Norman, Oklahoma
Norman, Oklahoma
Norman is a city in Cleveland County, Oklahoma, United States, and is located south of downtown Oklahoma City. It is part of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. As of the 2010 census, Norman was to have 110,925 full-time residents, making it the third-largest city in Oklahoma and the...
.
In 1957 Corr received a B.A from the University of Oklahoma. He received an M.A. from the University of Oklahoma in 1961. He was in the Marine Corps from 1957 to 1960.
Foreign Service
Edwin Corr joined the Foreign ServiceUnited 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...
in 1961.
Between 1978-1980 he served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for International Narcotics Matters
Assistant Secretary of State for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs
Assistant Secretary of State for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs is a position of the United States government within the Department of State that heads the Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, which is responsible for development of policies and...
.
He and has served as U.S. Ambassador to Peru
United States Ambassador to Peru
The following is a list of United States Ambassadors, or other Chiefs of Mission, to Peru. The title given by the United States State Department to this position is currently Ambassador Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary.-See also:...
(1980–1981), U.S. Ambassador to Bolivia
United States Ambassador to Bolivia
The following is a list of United States Ambassadors, or other Chiefs of Mission, to Bolivia. The title given by the United States State Department to this position is currently Ambassador Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary.-See also:...
(1981–1985), and U.S. Ambassador to El Salvador
United States Ambassador to El Salvador
The following is a list of United States Ambassadors, or other Chiefs of Mission, to El Salvador. The title given by the United States State Department to this position is currently Ambassador Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary.-Chiefs of Mission:...
(1985–1988).
Iran-Contra
Corr was investigated between 1986-1991 for possible involvement in the Iran-Contra scandal. Corr gave voluntary interviews to the Independent Counsel in 1991 before ending his cooperation and invoking his Fifth AmendmentFifth Amendment to the United States Constitution
The Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which is part of the Bill of Rights, protects against abuse of government authority in a legal procedure. Its guarantees stem from English common law which traces back to the Magna Carta in 1215...
right against self-incrimination
Self-incrimination
Self-incrimination is the act of accusing oneself of a crime for which a person can then be prosecuted. Self-incrimination can occur either directly or indirectly: directly, by means of interrogation where information of a self-incriminatory nature is disclosed; indirectly, when information of a...
. Subsequently, a judicial order compelled Corr to testify and forced him to produce documents, under grants of immunity.
Post Civil-Service Positions
Corr served as a Professor of Political SciencePolitical science
Political Science is a social science discipline concerned with the study of the state, government and politics. Aristotle defined it as the study of the state. It deals extensively with the theory and practice of politics, and the analysis of political systems and political behavior...
at the University of Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma
The University of Oklahoma is a coeducational public research university located in Norman, Oklahoma. Founded in 1890, it existed in Oklahoma Territory near Indian Territory for 17 years before the two became the state of Oklahoma. the university had 29,931 students enrolled, most located at its...
from 1990-1996.
Between 1995-2001, Corr was the Director of the Energy Institute of the Americas (EIA), a multi-national non-governmental organization he founded.
Corr has served as the Associate Director of the International Programs Center (IPC) of the University of Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma
The University of Oklahoma is a coeducational public research university located in Norman, Oklahoma. Founded in 1890, it existed in Oklahoma Territory near Indian Territory for 17 years before the two became the state of Oklahoma. the university had 29,931 students enrolled, most located at its...
since 1996.