List of ambassadors of the United States to Greece

This is a list of United States Ambassadors to Greece.

Ambassador of the United States to Greece
Seal of the United States Department of State
Incumbent
Geoffrey R. Pyatt
since October 24, 2016
NominatorThe President of the United States
AppointerThe President
with Senate advice and consent
Inaugural holderCharles Keating Tuckerman
as Minister
Formation1868
WebsiteU.S. Embassy - Athens

List of Ambassadors

List of Ambassadors from the United States to Greece.[1]

1868–1899
1899–1942
1942–1997
1997–present

Notes

The U.S. Embassy in Athens was closed July 14, 1941, after the German occupation of Greece. The United States maintained diplomatic relations with the government-in-exile of Greece in London (1941–43) and then in Cairo (1943–44). Ambassador MacVeagh reopened the embassy on October 27, 1944.[3]

The U.S. Legation was raised to Embassy status on September 29, 1942. This action also would promote Minister Biddle to the rank of Ambassador, which required a new appointment. The appointment was promptly made by President Roosevelt and confirmed by the Senate. Ambassador Biddle presented his credentials to the government of Greece on October 30, 1942.[3]

See also

References
  1. Political Graveyard
  2. "President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts" (Press release). White House Press Office. May 19, 2016.
  3. "Greece". U.S. Department of State. Retrieved 2011-05-10.
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