Ambassador McCarthy lays his left hand on the Bible with the right hand up as he takes an oath
The U.S. Embassy near Monrovia is anxiously awaiting the arrival of its Ambassador-designate, Michael McCarthy, who is to succeed Ambassador Christine Elder who took an early exit from her assignment in Liberia of service months ago.
Ambassador McCarthy has since been named by President Donald Trump, but perhaps his coming might have been impeded by the Coronavirus that has claimed many lives in the United States
The U.S. Embassy, in a Facebook post, stated: “Ambassador-designate Michael McCarthy takes another step toward becoming the next U.S. Ambassador to Liberia. His swearing-in ceremony took place on December 9, 2020 in Washington, D.C. We look forward to his arrival!”
Pioneer, Bridge Builder and Statesman A Conversation with Ambassador Edward J. Perkins
Ambassador Edward J. Perkins is the 2020 Recipient of the Award for Lifetime Contributions to American Diplomacy.
NOTE: Ambassador Edward J. Perkins died on Nov. 7, days before this interview about his life and work went to press. He was 92. We extend our condolences to the family and are particularly grateful to his daughters, Katherine and Sarah, for helping to make this well-deserved tribute possible.
President Ronald Reagan talks with Ambassador to South Africa Edward J. Perkins at the White House in May 1987. Seated at right are Secretary of State George Shultz, U.S. National Security Adviser Frank Carlucci and, at far right, National Security Council Senior Director for Africa Hank Cohen.