John A. Burroughs Jr.
John Andrew Burroughs Jr. (July 31, 1936 – September 11, 2014) was the United States Ambassador to Malawi from 1981 to 1984 and the United States Ambassador to Uganda from 1988 to 1991. He was a lineman for the University of Iowa football team before spending over three decades in government service.
John A. Burroughs Jr. | |
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Burroughs in 1981 | |
| United States Ambassador to Uganda | |
| In office August 12, 1988 – August 28, 1991 | |
| President | Ronald Reagan George H.W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Robert Gordon Houdek |
| Succeeded by | Johnnie Carson |
| United States Ambassador to Malawi | |
| In office May 7, 1981 – June 9, 1984 | |
| President | Ronald Reagan |
| Preceded by | Harold E. Horan |
| Succeeded by | Weston Adams |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 31, 1936 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Died | September 11, 2014 (aged 78) |
| Alma mater | University of Iowa |
| Profession | Career Diplomat |
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