[wanabidii] Press Releases: Condolences on the Death of Career Ambassador Terence A. Todman

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: Condolences on the Death of Career Ambassador Terence A. Todman 08/17/2014 08:10 PM EDT Condolences on the Death of Career Ambassador Terence A. Todman Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC August 17, 2014 We extend our deepest condolences to Mrs. Doris Todman and her family as they mourn the loss of their husband and father, Ambassador Terence A. Todman, who passed away on August 13. In a distinguished, trailblazing, and celebrated career that spanned nearly 50 years, Terence was one of the very few Foreign Service Officers to attain the rank of Career Ambassador in the Department of State, and the first African American to do so. He further distinguished himself as Ambassador to Argentina, Denmark, Spain, Costa Rica, Guinea, and Chad and as Assistant Secretary for Inter-American Affairs (now Western Hemisphere Affairs). Terence was known for his outspokenness and his advocacy for equality during a time of segregation, when few minorities could be found at any level in the State Department. A living legacy of Ambassador Todman's advocacy and activism is today's State Department, which looks so much more like America. We honor the memory of Terence A. Todman, whose loss will be felt around the world, and whose legacy will continue to inspire foreign affairs professionals. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:   External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520

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