List of ambassadors of East Germany to the United States
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East Germany had diplomatic relations with the United States from 1974 to 1990. From 1975 the GDR's ambassadors to the U.S. were also accredited to Canada, until 1987 when East Germany opened an embassy in Ottawa.[1]
| Ambassador of East Germany to the United States | |
|---|---|
| |
Incumbent None | |
| Inaugural holder | Rolf Sieber |
| Formation | November 1974 |
| Abolished | October 2, 1990 |
Listed below are the head East German diplomatic agents to the United States, their diplomatic rank, and the effective start and end of their service in the United States.
List of East German ambassadors to the United States (1974–1990)
| Name and title | Portrait | Presentation of credentials | Termination of mission |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rolf Sieber, Ambassador | December 11, 1974[2] | 1978 | |
| Horst Grunert, Ambassador | October 2, 1978[3] | 1983 | |
| Gerhard Herder, Ambassador | July 12, 1983[4] | October 2, 1990 |
