Tibor P. Nagy
Tibor Peter Nagy Jr. (born April 29, 1949, Budapest, Hungary)had to flee from Hungary during his childhood years and arrived in Washington DC in 1957, which became his home.[1] He was the United States Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs.[2] He is a former American foreign service officer who served as the American ambassador to Guinea and to Ethiopia.[3] After retiring from the Foreign Service, Nagy served as Vice Provost for International Affairs at Texas Tech University,[4] from which he graduated in 1972. He also received a master's degree from The George Washington University 1978.[5]
Tibor P. Nagy | |
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19th Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs | |
In office July 23, 2018 – January 20, 2021 | |
President | Donald Trump |
Preceded by | Linda Thomas-Greenfield |
Succeeded by | Robert F. Godec (Acting) |
United States Ambassador to Ethiopia | |
In office August 9, 1999 – July 19, 2002 | |
President | Bill Clinton George W. Bush |
Preceded by | David H. Shinn |
Succeeded by | Aurelia E. Brazeal |
United States Ambassador to Guinea | |
In office October 10, 1996 – July 25, 1999 | |
Appointed by | Bill Clinton |
Preceded by | Joseph A. Saloom |
Succeeded by | Joyce Ellen Leader |
Personal details | |
Born | Tibor Peter Nagy Jr. April 29, 1949 Budapest, Hungary |
Nationality | United States |
Spouse(s) | Evan Jane Nagy |
Children | 3 |
Education | Texas Tech University (AB) George Washington University (MSA) |
Occupation | Diplomat |
Awards | Meritorious Honor Award (5) Superior Honor Award (1) |
Nagy was nominated to be Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs by President Donald Trump on May 10, 2018. He testified before the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee on June 14 and was confirmed by a voice vote of the full Senate on June 28.[6] Nagy assumed office on July 23, 2018.[2] He was succeeded by Robert F. Godec.[7]
References
- "Under Secretary of State for African Affairs: Who Is Tibor Nagy Jr.?". AllGov. Retrieved 2021-01-22.
- "Tibor P. Nagy, Jr". U.S. Department of State. Archived from the original on 24 July 2018. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
- "Office of the Historian - Department History - People - Tibor P. Nagy". History.state.gov. Retrieved 28 November 2011.
- "Texas Tech University :: Office of International Affairs :: Staff Directory". Iaff.ttu.edu. Retrieved 28 November 2011.
- "Ambassador Tibor P. Nagy, Jr". Texas Tech University. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
- "PN1944 — Tibor Peter Nagy Jr. — Department of State". U.S. Congress. Retrieved 29 June 2018.
- "Robert F. Godec". United States Department of State. Retrieved 2021-02-02.
External links
Media related to Tibor P. Nagy, Jr. at Wikimedia Commons
Diplomatic posts | ||
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Preceded by David H. Shinn |
United States Ambassador to Ethiopia 1999–2002 |
Succeeded by Aurelia E. Brazeal |