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Lawrence Eagleburger was an American career diplomat who served as United States Secretary of State from 1992 to 1993 under President George H. W. Bush. He was the first career Foreign Service officer to hold the position, after serving in senior diplomatic and State Department roles that included Deputy Secretary of State.
His government career included work on European and Balkan affairs, making him relevant to the study of late Cold War and early post-Cold War U.S. diplomacy.
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What position did Lawrence Eagleburger hold?
Lawrence Eagleburger served as United States Secretary of State from 1992 to 1993. He held the post under President George H. W. Bush.
What made Lawrence Eagleburger unusual among U.S. secretaries of state?
Eagleburger was the first career Foreign Service officer to become Secretary of State. Much of his career was spent in diplomacy and senior State Department roles.
When was Lawrence Eagleburger Secretary of State?
He served during the final part of George H. W. Bush's presidency, from 1992 to 1993. His tenure came just before the Clinton administration began.
Was Lawrence Eagleburger a professional diplomat before becoming secretary?
Yes. He was a career American diplomat who held senior diplomatic and State Department positions before leading the department.
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