Delano Lewis
Delano Eugene Lewis (born November 12, 1938)[1][2] is an American attorney, businessman, and diplomat. He was the United States Ambassador to South Africa from 1999 to 2001 during the Bill Clinton presidency. He had roles at the Peace Corps and National Public Radio. He is the father of actor Phill Lewis. Deparo High School
Delano Lewis | |
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| United States Ambassador to South Africa | |
| In office 1999–2001 | |
| President | Bill Clinton |
| Preceded by | James A. Joseph |
| Succeeded by | Cameron Hume |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 12, 1938 Arkansas City, Kansas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Gayle Carolyn Jones (m. 1960) |
| Children | Phill Lewis, among others |
| Alma mater | University of Kansas Washburn University |
Life
Lewis was born in Arkansas City, Kansas.[2][3] Lewis went to Sumner High School, in Kansas City, Kansas, graduating in 1956.[4] He graduated form the University of Kansas in 1960.[5]
References
- Who's Who in America – 2007 (61 ed.). 2006.
- "Delano E. Lewis Papers, 1960–1997". University of Kansas. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved May 20, 2009.
- Peabody, Alvin (May 14, 1997). "Delano E. Lewis: Seeking to Transform National Public Radio". The Washington Informer. Vol. 33, no. 32. p. 1.
- "2005 Alumni Honor Roll". Archived from the original on June 13, 2011. Retrieved May 20, 2009.
- Trescott, Jacqueline (January 6, 1988). "Delano Lewis, The Insider's Outsider – The C&P Vice President, Heading Up the Board of Trade & Playing Down Mayoral Talk". The Washington Post. p. C1.
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