| David Crane Halsted | |
|---|---|
| 17th United States Ambassador to Chad | |
| In office September 12, 1996 – August 6, 1999 |
|
| President | Bill Clinton |
| Preceded by | Laurence Pope |
| Succeeded by | Christopher E. Goldthwait |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1941 Vermont, United States |
| Political party | Nonpartisan[1] |
| Profession | Diplomat |
David Crane Halsted is an American diplomat. He served as the United States Ambassador to Chad from 1996 to 1999.
Halsted was born in Vermont in 1941.[2] His mother was Katharine Halsted. He graduated from George Washington University in 1968[3] and later joined the U.S. Foreign Service. On June 11, 1996, Halsted was nominated by President Bill Clinton to be the United States Ambassador to Chad. He was confirmed on September 12, 1996, and remained in that post until August 6, 1999.[4]
On September 29, 1998, Halsted's mother died. Halsted also has three siblings, Margaret, Bayard and Alfred.[5]