Robert Powell Smith (March 5, 1929 – January 20, 2012) was an American diplomat.

Early life

Smith was born on March 5, 1929, to parents Powell Augusta and Estella M. Smith.

Military career

Smith served in the United States Marine Corps.

Diplomatic career

Smith was appointed by President Richard Nixon on July 23, 1974, to the position of United States Ambassador to Malta.[1] The presentation of his credentials for this position occurred on September 24, 1974. The termination of this mission occurred on October 29, 1976. Smith was then appointed by President Gerald Ford on October 4, 1976, to the position of United States Ambassador to Ghana. The presentation of his credentials for this position occurred on December 17, 1976. The termination of this mission occurred on May 7, 1979. Smith's final diplomatic appointment was made by President Jimmy Carter on July 2, 1979, for the position of United States Ambassador to Liberia. The presentation of his credentials for this position occurred on August 6, 1979. The termination of this final mission occurred on January 15, 1981.[2][3]

Personal life

Smith resided in both Texas and Virginia.[3]

Death

Smith died on January 20, 2012. He was interred in the Arlington National Cemetery.[4]

References

  1. ^ "The Association for Diplomatic Studies and Training Foreign Affairs Oral History Project AMBASSADOR ROBERT P. SMITH" (PDF). Association for Diplomatic Studies and Training. 28 February 1989. Archived (PDF) from the original on 12 July 2024. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
  2. ^ "Smith, O to R". Political Graveyard. Retrieved December 11, 2019.
  3. ^ a b "Department History - Robert Powell Smith (1929–2012)". Office of the Historian. Retrieved December 11, 2019.
  4. ^ "Army Cemeteries Explorer". ANC Explorer.
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