John L. Withers, II

John L. Withers, II
United States Ambassador to Albania
In office August 25, 2007 – November 10, 2010
President	George W. Bush Barack Obama
Preceded by	Marcie Berman Ries
Succeeded by	Alexander Arvizu

John L. Withers, II is an American politician and diplomat.

Withers attended Yale University and received a Ph.D. in modern Chinese history and attended Harvard University a B.A. in history. He then entered the foreign service, where his first posting was as a political officer at The Hague from 1985 to 1986. He later had several diplomatic postings, including in Nigeria, Russia and Ireland.

Withers was appointed Ambassador to Albania by President George W. Bush in August 2007. He was replaced by Alexander Arvizu on November 10, 2010

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