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Michael Armacost

Secretary of State · 1989

Michael Armacost, Secretary of State. Michael Hayden Armacost (April 15, 1937 – March 8, 2025) was an American diplomat, who was acting United States Secretary of State during the early days of the administration of President George H. W. Bush, before Secretary James Baker was confirmed by the Senate. Armacost also served as United States Ambassador to Japan and the president of the Brookings Institution from 1995 to 2002.

Positions

  • Secretary of State1989-01-20–1989-01-25

Biography

Michael Hayden Armacost (April 15, 1937 – March 8, 2025) was an American diplomat, who was acting United States Secretary of State during the early days of the administration of President George H. W. Bush, before Secretary James Baker was confirmed by the Senate. Armacost also served as United States Ambassador to Japan and the president of the Brookings Institution from 1995 to 2002.

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