James W. Pardew | |
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| United States Ambassador to Bulgaria | |
| In office April 1, 2002 – July 30, 2005 | |
| President | George W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Richard Monroe Miles |
| Succeeded by | John Beyrle |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James William Pardew Jr. February 5, 1944 Memphis, Tennessee |
| Died | June 2, 2021 (aged 77) Arlington, Virginia |
| Spouse | Kathy Hoffman |
| Children | 3 |
| Profession | Diplomat, Ambassador, Military officer[1] |
| Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star (2) Distinguished Honor Award |
James William Pardew Jr.[2] (February 5, 1944 – June 2, 2021) was an American diplomat, international negotiator, military officer, and United States Ambassador to Bulgaria. After serving as a military intelligence officer in the United States Army for 28 years, Pardew entered the arena of international diplomacy with a heavy focus on the Balkans, where he was instrumental in coordinating agreements and peace resolutions, as well as heading major State Department programs such as the Bosnian Train-and-equip program.[3]
- ^ Peacemakers: American Leadership and the End of Genocide in the Balkans (Pg. 365) "The President accords Personal rank of ambassador to the US Special Representative for Military Stabilization in the Balkans," Washington, D.C., May 17, 1997; White House, "President Clinton Names James W. Pardew as Us Representative for Military Stabilization in the Balkans
- ^ Jasper, William F. (September 9, 2002). "Bush's Wilsonian Internationalism" (PDF). The New American. pp. 19–21. Retrieved April 10, 2021.
- ^ "Biography: James W. Pardew". United States Department of State. Retrieved January 8, 2019.