Lawrence Eagleburger
Lawrence Sidney Eagleburger (August 1, 1930 – June 4, 2011) was an American statesman and career diplomat, who served briefly as the secretary of state under President George H. W. Bush from December 1992 to January 1993, one of the shortest terms in modern history. Previously, he had served in lesser capacities under Presidents Richard Nixon, Jimmy Carter, and Ronald Reagan, and as deputy secretary of state to James Baker under George H. W. Bush. Eagleburger is the only career Foreign Service Officer to have served as secretary of state. He was also Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (international security affairs) from January to May 1973.
Lawrence Eagleburger | |
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Portrait, c. 1992 | |
| 62nd United States Secretary of State | |
| In office December 8, 1992 – January 20, 1993 (Acting: August 23, 1992 – December 8, 1992) | |
| President | George H. W. Bush |
| Preceded by | James Baker |
| Succeeded by | Warren Christopher |
| 10th United States Deputy Secretary of State | |
| In office March 20, 1989 – December 8, 1992 | |
| President | George H. W. Bush |
| Preceded by | John C. Whitehead |
| Succeeded by | Clifton R. Wharton Jr. |
| Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs | |
| In office February 12, 1982 – May 1, 1984 | |
| President | Ronald Reagan |
| Preceded by | Walter Stoessel |
| Succeeded by | Michael Armacost |
| Assistant Secretary of State for European Affairs | |
| In office May 14, 1981 – January 26, 1982 | |
| President | Ronald Reagan |
| Preceded by | George S. Vest |
| Succeeded by | Richard Burt |
| United States Ambassador to Yugoslavia | |
| In office June 21, 1977 – January 24, 1981 | |
| President | Jimmy Carter Ronald Reagan |
| Preceded by | Laurence Silberman |
| Succeeded by | David Anderson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Lawrence Sidney Eagleburger August 1, 1930 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | June 4, 2011 (aged 80) Charlottesville, Virginia, U.S. |
| Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Marlene Heinemann
(m. 1966; died 2010) |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point University of Wisconsin–Madison (BA, MA) |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1952–1954 |
| Rank | First lieutenant |
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