Lord, Winston

Born: Aug 14, 1937 AD
Currently alive, at 75 years of age.

Nationality: American
Categories: Diplomat

1937 - Born in New York City on the 14th of August.

1972 - Lord was a key figure in the restoration of relations between the United States and China.

1959 - Lord graduated magna cum laude from Yale University.

1969 - As a member of the National Security Council’s planning staff.

1971 - He was an aide to National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger, accompanying him on his secret trip to Beijing.

1973-1977 - Lord became the State Department’s top policy adviser on China.

1985-1989 - United States Ambassador to China and assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs during President Clinton’s first term.

1960 - Obtained an M.A. at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy.

1993-1997 - Assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs.

- He has received Honorary Doctorate degrees from Williams College, Tufts University, Dominican College, and Bryant College.

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