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When was the last time a US Ambassador was murdered (in the line of duty) in a foreign country

Posted on 09/12/2012 12:59:30 PM PDT by topher

In the 1970's, the US Ambassador to Iran was captured (and later released. Was there any time in the 20th Century (or the 21st Century) when a US Ambassador was murdered in a foreign country at the place of his/her posting?


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This has happened so infrequently in the past, I consider this to so how incompetent the current president is.

But maybe we have lost some ambassadors in the past 40 years after the Jimmy Carter presidency...

1 posted on 09/12/2012 12:59:37 PM PDT by topher
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To: topher

Adolph Dubs, Afghanistan, 1979 — under Carter


2 posted on 09/12/2012 1:03:05 PM PDT by DRey (Ryan/Cruz 2020)
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To: DRey

So yeah media, yeah obama, this is a big f’n deal.


3 posted on 09/12/2012 1:04:28 PM PDT by jersey117
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To: topher

Obama and Hasan say this was a ‘workplace accident’.


4 posted on 09/12/2012 1:04:36 PM PDT by Diogenesis (Vi veri veniversum vivus vici)
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"According to the State Department Office of the Historian, five U.S. ambassadors have been killed by terrorists:
—Adolph Dubs, in Afghanistan, 1979
—Francis E. Meloy Jr., in Lebanon, 1976
—Rodger P. Davies, in Cyprus, 1974
—Cleo A. Noel Jr., in Sudan, 1973
—John Gordon Mein, in Guatemala, 1968

Two other U.S. ambassadors have died in plane crashes:
—Arnold L. Raphel, in Pakistan, 1988
—Laurence A. Steinhardt, in Canada, 1950

Source: Chris Stevens is among six U.S. ambassadors killed by terrorists

5 posted on 09/12/2012 1:04:52 PM PDT by DannyTN
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To: topher

Intelligent enough to post on an internet forum, but unable to perform an internet search.


6 posted on 09/12/2012 1:05:12 PM PDT by 1rudeboy
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To: DannyTN

Four out of five (Guatemala is the exception) were killed in connection with Muslim terrorists, under the Watergate/post-Vietnam encumbered Presidencies of Nixon and Ford, and of course the hapless Jimmy Carter. Lesson learned: a weak foreign policy and a President seen as ineffective will lead to attacks on Americans overseas in high risk areas.


7 posted on 09/12/2012 1:10:47 PM PDT by Wallace T.
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Intelligent enough to post on an internet forum, but unable to perform an internet search.

WOW... Really?

Smarta$$ comes to mind. Just sayin...

8 posted on 09/12/2012 1:12:13 PM PDT by bayliving
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To: DannyTN

Bookmark


9 posted on 09/12/2012 1:13:30 PM PDT by DocRock (All they that TAKE the sword shall perish with the sword. Matthew 26:52 Gun grabbers beware.)
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To: 1rudeboy

Boy, is your screen name appropriate.

You’re NOT a gentleman, sir.


10 posted on 09/12/2012 1:15:47 PM PDT by Emperor Palpatine (I'm a grown-ass man, I thought I'd seen it all.)
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Six murdered.

One in Afganistan by muslims helping the Soviets.
One in Cyprus, by probably a Turkish sniper.

FOUR by AQ, FAR, PFLP and Black september. All orgs with ties to the democrats (Clinton and Obama, specifically).


11 posted on 09/12/2012 1:19:30 PM PDT by Hardraade (http://junipersec.wordpress.com (I will fear no muslim))
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To: Wallace T.

Øbøzø = Jimmuh Cahtuh II.

Next: “American Held Hostage: The Sequel”


12 posted on 09/12/2012 1:20:43 PM PDT by lightman (Settling for the "lesser of two..." is still choosing Evil)
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To: topher

But, but, but, he wasn’t murdered! According to Obama and Clinton he tripped, and fell and all those concerned peaceful muslims where just taking him to the hospital.


13 posted on 09/12/2012 1:21:47 PM PDT by apillar
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To: DRey

I was on active duty aboard the USS South Carolina, about to return to conus from a medcruise, it was a very big deal.


14 posted on 09/12/2012 1:24:54 PM PDT by exnavy (The time is upon us, fish or cut bait, may God guide your heart.)
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To: topher

33 years ago, as noted previously. However, it was not just that Ambassador but also his Communicator, Information Management Specialist/Foreign Service Specialis Sean Smith.


15 posted on 09/12/2012 1:26:24 PM PDT by Jumper
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To: Emperor Palpatine

BWAHAHAHA

poopytine, you don’t impress anyone.


16 posted on 09/12/2012 1:26:52 PM PDT by mamelukesabre
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To: topher

,,,,, not likely .


17 posted on 09/12/2012 1:28:46 PM PDT by Lionheartusa1 (-: Socialism is the equal distribution of misery :-)
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To: topher

Cleo Noel was Ambassador to the Sudan and was murded by Black September in 1973 I believe.


18 posted on 09/12/2012 1:36:12 PM PDT by Jean2
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To: apillar

“... and the dog in back has sore front paws”.


19 posted on 09/12/2012 1:37:48 PM PDT by DuncanWaring (The Lord uses the good ones; the bad ones use the Lord.)
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To: topher

Today it is a US embassy abroad, tomorrow it will be the US Capitol in DC.

Congress has already composed a formal letter of apology ready to be delivered after the terrorist act has been committed. A movie will be shown illustrating the evils of Christianity and the virtues of Islam.

Free hummus and shawarmas for democrats.


20 posted on 09/12/2012 1:51:37 PM PDT by 353FMG (The US Constitution is only as good as those who enforce it.)
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