David C. Fields
David C. Fields (born January 13, 1937) is an American diplomat.[1] He was the United States Ambassador to the Central African Republic from 1986 to 1989 and the Marshall Islands from 1992 to 1995. He was also the second Director of the Office of Foreign Missions at the Department of State.
David C. Fields | |
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 David Fields (right) with President Ronald Reagan, 1987 | |
| 3rd United States Ambassador to the Marshall Islands | |
| In office July 7, 1992 – May 15, 1995 | |
| President | George H. W. Bush, Bill Clinton |
| Preceded by | William Bodde, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Joan M. Plaisted |
| 11th United States Ambassador to the Central African Republic | |
| In office October 16, 1986 – October 3, 1989 | |
| President | Ronald Reagan George H. W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Edmund DeJarnette |
| Succeeded by | Daniel Howard Simpson |
| Director of the Office of Foreign Missions | |
| In office March 8, 1990 – July 22, 1992 | |
| President | George H. W. Bush |
| Preceded by | James Edward Nolan, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Eric J. Boswell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 13, 1937 San Pedro, California |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Profession | Diplomat |
Biography
David C. Fields was born in 1937. He later joined the United States Foreign Service. On October 16, 1986, Fields was appointed as the United States Ambassador to the Central African Republic, and presented his credentials to Central African president André Kolingba on December 4, 1986.[2] He left that post on October 3, 1989. On March 8, 1990, Fields was appointed as Director of the Office of Foreign Missions and assumed duty on March 12, 1990. On July 22, 1992, Fields left that position upon his appointment as United States Ambassador to the Marshall Islands on July 7, 1992. Harry W. Porter III served as Acting Director of the Office of Foreign Missions from July 1992 to May 1993 until Eric J. Boswell assumed the office.[3]
On August 19, 1992, Fields presented his credentials to Marshallese president Amata Kabua and formally commenced his ambassadorship; he was succeeded by Joan M. Plaisted and left the post on May 15, 1995.[4]
David C. Fields currently resides in California.[5]
References
- "Chiefs of Mission for Central African Republic". History.state.gov. Retrieved 25 April 2012.
- "Directors of the Office of Foreign Missions". History.state.gov. Retrieved 25 April 2012.
- "Chiefs of Mission for Marshall Islands". History.state.gov. Retrieved 25 April 2012.
- "Department History - People - David C. Fields". History.state.gov. Retrieved 25 April 2012.
| Diplomatic posts | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Edmund DeJarnette |
United States Ambassador to Central African Republic 1986–1989 |
Succeeded by Daniel Howard Simpson |
| Preceded by William Bodde, Jr. |
United States Ambassador to the Marshall Islands 1992–1995 |
Succeeded by Joan M. Plaisted |
This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Department of State website https://www.state.gov/countries-areas/. (U.S. Bilateral Relations Fact Sheets)