Walter N. Tobriner | |
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United States Ambassador to Jamaica | |
In office December 11, 1967 – March 21, 1969 | |
President | Lyndon B. Johnson Richard Nixon |
Preceded by | Wilson T.M. Beale, Jr. |
Succeeded by | Vincent de Roulet |
President of the Board of Commissioners of Washington, D.C. | |
In office March 3, 1961 – November 7, 1967 | |
President | John F. Kennedy Lyndon B. Johnson |
Preceded by | Robert E. McLaughlin |
Succeeded by | Walter Washington (as Mayor-Commissioner) |
District of Columbia Commissioner | |
In office March 3, 1961 – November 7, 1967 | |
President | John F. Kennedy Lyndon B. Johnson |
Preceded by | Mark Sullivan, Jr. |
Succeeded by | Position abolished |
Personal details | |
Born | Washington, D.C., U.S. | July 2, 1902
Died | July 14, 1979 Washington, D.C., U.S. | (aged 77)
Resting place | National Memorial Park, West Falls Church, VA |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Marienne Smith |
Alma mater | Princeton University, Harvard Law School |
Profession | Law professor, Diplomat |
Military service | |
Branch/service | Army Air Force |
Years of service | 1942-46 |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Battles/wars | |
Walter Nathan Tobriner (July 2, 1902 – July 14, 1979) was an American politician who served as the 22nd and final President of the Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia and a U.S. ambassador.