James W. Swihart (born July 25, 1946) is an American diplomat who served as ambassador to Lithuania between August 26, 1994, and July 16, 1997.

James W. Swihart
United States Ambassador to Lithuania
In office
August 26, 1994 – July 16, 1997
PresidentBill Clinton
Preceded byDarryl Norman Johnson
Succeeded byKeith C. Smith
Personal details
Born (1946-07-25) July 25, 1946 (age 77)

Diplomatic career

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Swihart served as deputy chief of mission to Austria before being nominated as ambassador to Lithuania by President Bill Clinton.[1] Swihart served as the United States ambassador to Lithuania between August 26, 1994, and July 16, 1997.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Swihart Picked as Envoy to Lithuania". AP. July 20, 1994. Retrieved February 15, 2021.
  2. ^ "James W. Swihart Jr". Office of the Historian, United States Department of State. Retrieved February 15, 2021.