William Davis Clarke
William D. Clarke, Sr. (born 1941) is an American diplomat. Clarke served as the United States Ambassador to Eritrea from 1998 to 2001.[1] He previously served over 30 years as a diplomat and member of the Diplomatic Security Service, including becoming the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Countermeasures and Information Security before his ambassadorship.[2][3]
William D. Clarke, Sr. | |
|---|---|
| 12th United States Ambassador to Eritrea | |
| In office August 20, 1998 – August 12, 2001 | |
| President | Bill Clinton George W. Bush |
| Preceded by | John F. Hicks |
| Succeeded by | Donald J. McConnell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1941 (age 81–82) |
| Alma mater | Howard University Industrial College of the Armed Forces |
| Profession | Diplomat |
On October 3, 2022, the State Department announced a fellowship enabling a pipeline to become Diplomatic Security Service Special Agent named in Clarke's honor.[4]
References
- "Office of the Historian - Department History - People - Richard Davis Clarke". History.state.gov. 2004-07-16. Retrieved 3 October 2022.
- "William D. Clarke, Sr". Black Past. 1 June 2015. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
- "PN1046 — William Davis Clarke — Department of State". US Congress. 22 April 1998. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
- "William D. Clarke, Sr. Diplomatic Security Fellowship Program Now Open". US State Department. 3 October 2022. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
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