John Giffen Weinmann (August 29, 1928[1] – June 9, 2016) served as United States Ambassador to Finland and later as the Chief of Protocol of the United States under President George H. W. Bush. He was appointed Ambassador to Finland on October 10, 1989, and presented his credentials on November 10 of that year. His tenure in Finland concluded on August 29, 1991, after being nominated to be Chief of Protocol on July 11, 1991.[1] He succeeded Rockwell A. Schnabel and was succeeded by John Hubert Kelly.[2]
John Giffen Weinmann | |
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| 25th Chief of Protocol of the United States | |
| In office October 31, 1991 – January 20, 1993 | |
| President | George H. W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Joseph Verner Reed Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Molly M. Raiser |
| United States Ambassador to Finland | |
| In office November 10, 1989 – August 29, 1991 | |
| President | George H. W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Rockwell A. Schnabel |
| Succeeded by | John Hubert Kelly |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 29, 1928 |
| Died | June 9, 2016 (aged 87) |
| Alma mater | Tulane University |
He served as Chief of Protocol from October 31, 1991, to January 20, 1993, succeeding Joseph Verner Reed, Jr. and being succeeded by Molly M. Raiser.[3]
He attended Tulane University.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b Bush, George (January 1992). Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George Bush, 1991. ISBN 9781623767587.
- ^ Nomination of John Giffen Weinmann To Be United States Ambassador to Finland
- ^ John Weinmann, a former ambassador who reigned as Rex, dies at 87
- ^ Tulane Law to celebrate life of John Weinmann
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