Walter Nathan Tobriner
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Walter Nathan Tobriner (July 2, 1902 – July 14, 1979) was the 22nd and final President of the Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia and a U.S. ambassador.
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Walter N. Tobriner | |
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United States Ambassador to Jamaica | |
In office December 11, 1967 – March 21, 1969 | |
President | Lyndon B. Johnson Richard Nixon |
Preceded by | Wilson T.M. Beale, Jr. |
Succeeded by | Vincent de Roulet |
President of the Board of Commissioners of Washington, D.C. | |
In office March 3, 1961 – November 7, 1967 | |
President | John F. Kennedy Lyndon B. Johnson |
Preceded by | Robert E. McLaughlin |
Succeeded by | Walter Washington (as Mayor-Commissioner) |
District of Columbia Commissioner | |
In office March 3, 1961 – November 7, 1967 | |
President | John F. Kennedy Lyndon B. Johnson |
Preceded by | Mark Sullivan, Jr. |
Succeeded by | Position abolished |
Personal details | |
Born | (1902-07-02)July 2, 1902 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Died | July 14, 1979(1979-07-14) (aged 77) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Resting place | National Memorial Park, West Falls Church, VA |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Marienne Smith |
Alma mater | Princeton University, Harvard Law School |
Profession | Law professor, Diplomat |
Military service | |
Branch/service | Army Air Force |
Years of service | 1942-46 |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Battles/wars | |
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