David D. Newsom
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David D. Newsom(b. January 6, 1918 ) was the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs from 1969 until 1974.[1]
In October of 1979, when the Mohammad Reza Shah, checked into the New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center, he used "David D. Newsom" as his temporary codename without Newsom's knowledge.
Preceded by Joseph Palmer II |
United States Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs 1969–1974 |
Succeeded by Donald B. Easum |