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James P. Zumwalt

b. 1956

American diplomat

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About James P. Zumwalt

Born 1956. James P. Zumwalt is an American diplomat.

James Peter Zumwalt (born April 13, 1956)

Zumwalt became the CEO of Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA, a think tank dedicated to the U.S.-Japan relations, on February 20, 2017.

Early life Zumwalt was born and raised in El Cajon, California.

Zumwalt attended University of California, Berkeley, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in American History and in Japanese Language. He graduated in 1979. Zumwalt again served as the Deputy Chief of Mission of US Embassy in Japan from 2008 to 2012. 2009-2012 Deputy Chief of Mission, Tokyo, Japan 2012-2014 Deputy Asst. Secretary of State, East Asia and Pacific 2015-2017 Ambassador to Senegal and Ambassador to Guinea-Bissau

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Important facts

Born
13 April 1956, El Cajon
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Diplomat
Nationality
United States
Education
University of California, Berkeley, National War College
Positions held
Director of the Office of Japanese Affairs
Awards
Knight Commander of the Order of the Rising Sun
Also known as
James Zumwalt, James Peter Zumwalt

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Frequently asked questions

Who is James P. Zumwalt?

American diplomat

When was James P. Zumwalt born?

James P. Zumwalt was born on 13 April 1956 in El Cajon.

What is James P. Zumwalt's occupation?

James P. Zumwalt is a diplomat.

What nationality is James P. Zumwalt?

James P. Zumwalt is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James P. Zumwalt

· Wikidata: Q6140856

· DBpedia: James P. Zumwalt

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