Joan M. Clark
American retired diplomat (born 1922)
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Joan Margaret Clark (born March 27, 1922) is an American retired diplomat who served as United States Ambassador to Malta between 1979 and 1981.[1] Born in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, she is a member of the American Academy of Diplomacy. In 2007, Clark was presented the Lifetime Contributions to American Diplomacy Award by the American Foreign Service Association.
PresidentRonald Reagan
Preceded byDiego C. Asencio
Succeeded byElizabeth M. Tamposi
PresidentRonald Reagan
Joan M. Clark | |
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Clark at an event marking the 90th anniversary of the U.S. Foreign Service in 2014 | |
| 9th Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs | |
| In office December 22, 1983 – October 18, 1989 | |
| President | Ronald Reagan |
| Preceded by | Diego C. Asencio |
| Succeeded by | Elizabeth M. Tamposi |
| 16th Director General of the Foreign Service | |
| In office July 27, 1981 – October 24, 1983 | |
| President | Ronald Reagan |
| Preceded by | Harry G. Barnes Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Alfred Atherton |
| United States Ambassador to Malta | |
| In office March 21, 1979 – February 21, 1981 | |
| Nominated by | Jimmy Carter |
| Preceded by | Bruce Laingen |
| Succeeded by | James Malone Rentschler |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 27, 1922 |
Clark left her post in Malta when she became Director General of the Foreign Service[2] and Director of Personnel. She also served as Director of the Office of Management Policy (April 10, 1977 – March 20, 1979) and Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs (1983–1989).[3]
