Dave Bolen
American athlete and diplomat (1923–2022) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
David Benjamin Bolen (December 23, 1923 – December 10, 2022) was an American track and field athlete, Olympian, diplomat and businessman.
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Dave Bolen | |
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United States Ambassador to East Germany | |
In office August 22, 1977 – June 20, 1980 | |
President | Jimmy Carter |
Preceded by | John Sherman Cooper |
Succeeded by | Herbert S. Okun |
United States Ambassador to Lesotho | |
In office April 25, 1974 – August 11, 1976 | |
President | Richard Nixon Gerald Ford |
Preceded by | Charles J. Nelson |
Succeeded by | Donald R. Norland |
United States Ambassador to Swaziland | |
In office April 22, 1974 – August 11, 1976 | |
President | Richard Nixon Gerald Ford |
Preceded by | Charles J. Nelson |
Succeeded by | Donald R. Norland |
United States Ambassador to Botswana | |
In office April 11, 1974 – August 11, 1976 | |
President | Richard Nixon Gerald Ford |
Preceded by | Charles J. Nelson |
Succeeded by | Donald R. Norland |
Personal details | |
Born | David Benjamin Bolen (1923-12-23)December 23, 1923 Heflin, Louisiana, U.S. |
Died | December 10, 2022(2022-12-10) (aged 98) Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S. |
Spouse |
Betty L. Gayden (m. 1949) |
Children | 3 |
Alma mater | Southern University University of Colorado Boulder Harvard University |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | Army Air Corps |
Years of service | 1943–1946 |
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