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William B. Buffum

1921 – 2012

American diplomat

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About William B. Buffum

Lived 1921 – 2012 (aged 90). William B. Buffum was an American diplomat.

William Burnside Buffum (September 10, 1921 – April 13, 2012) was an official in the United States Department of State.

Biography Buffum was born in Binghamton, New York on September 10, 1921. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He later joined the United States Foreign Service. Buffum served on the staffs of Ambassadors Arthur Goldberg and Charles W. Yost at the United States Mission to the United Nations. In 1970, President of the United States Richard Nixon nominated Buffum as United States Ambassador to Lebanon and Buffum held this post until 1974. Nixon then nominated Buffum as Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs; Buffum held this office from February 4, 1974, until December 18, 1975. In the later 1970s, Buffum was Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations for Political and General Assembly Affairs.

Buffum died on April 13, 2012, at his house on the island of Hawaii.

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Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs
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United Nations
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William Burnside Buffum

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Who was William B. Buffum?

American diplomat (1921-2012)

When was William B. Buffum born?

William B. Buffum was born on 10 September 1921 in Binghamton.

When did William B. Buffum die?

William B. Buffum died on 13 April 2012 in Hawaii.

What was William B. Buffum's occupation?

William B. Buffum was a diplomat.

What nationality was William B. Buffum?

William B. Buffum was American.

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· Wikipedia: William B. Buffum

· Wikidata: Q8004763

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