John R. Burke
United States ambassador (1924–1993) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
John Richard Burke (December 7, 1924 – August 7, 1993)[1] was a Foreign Service officer and the United States Ambassador to Guyana during the Jonestown Massacre.[2]
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John Richard Burke | |
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United States Ambassador to Guyana | |
In office September 30, 1977 – September 29, 1979 | |
President | Jimmy Carter |
Preceded by | Max V. Krebs |
Succeeded by | George B. Roberts Jr. |
Personal details | |
Born | (1924-12-07)December 7, 1924 Madison, Wisconsin, US |
Died | August 7, 1993(1993-08-07) (aged 68) Arlington, Virginia, US |
Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
Spouse | Amelie Cecillion Burke |
Residence | Arlington, Virginia |
Occupation | United States Ambassador |
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Born in Madison, Wisconsin in 1924, Burke was a Lieutenant Commander in the United States Navy during World War II. He also served during the Korean War.[2]
After his Korean service, he earned a master's degree from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Burke was the Ambassador to Guyana from September 30, 1977, to September 22, 1979.[3]
Burke died of a heart attack on August 7, 1993, at his home in Arlington, Virginia.[2] His ashes were interred at Arlington National Cemetery.[4]