J. William Middendorf
John William Middendorf II (born September 22, 1924) is a former Republican United States diplomat and Secretary of the Navy.
J. William Middendorf ORE | |
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Middendorf in 1969 | |
| United States Ambassador to the European Union | |
| In office July 12, 1985 – February 1, 1987 | |
| President | Ronald Reagan |
| Preceded by | George S. Vest |
| Succeeded by | Alfred H. Kingon |
| United States Ambassador to the Organization of American States | |
| In office July 1, 1981 – June 20, 1985 | |
| President | Ronald Reagan |
| Preceded by | Gale W. McGee |
| Succeeded by | Richard T. McCormack |
| 62nd United States Secretary of the Navy | |
| In office April 8, 1974 – January 20, 1977 | |
| President | Richard Nixon Gerald Ford |
| Preceded by | John Warner |
| Succeeded by | W. Graham Claytor Jr. |
| United States Ambassador to the Netherlands | |
| In office July 9, 1969 – June 10, 1973 | |
| President | Richard Nixon |
| Preceded by | William R. Tyler |
| Succeeded by | Kingdon Gould Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John William Middendorf II September 22, 1924 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | College of the Holy Cross (BNS) Harvard University (BA) New York University (MBA) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
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