Alfonso E. Lenhardt facts for kids
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Al Lenhardt
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Lenhardt in 2009
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| Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development | |
| Acting February 19, 2015 – December 2, 2015 |
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| President | Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | Rajiv Shah |
| Succeeded by | Gayle Smith |
| 17th United States Ambassador to Tanzania | |
| In office November 12, 2009 – October 9, 2013 |
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| President | Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | Mark Andrew Green |
| Succeeded by | Mark B. Childress |
| 36th Sergeant at Arms of the United States Senate | |
| In office September 4, 2001 – March 16, 2003 |
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| Leader | Tom Daschle Trent Lott Bill Frist |
| Preceded by | James Ziglar |
| Succeeded by | William H. Pickle |
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| Born | October 29, 1943 Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Education | University of Nebraska (BS) Central Michigan University (MA) Wichita State University (MS) |
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| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1965-1997 |
| Rank |  Major General |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
| Awards |  Legion of Merit Purple Heart Bronze Star |
Alfonso E. Lenhardt (born October 29, 1943) is a retired U.S. Army officer. He reached the rank of Major General. He has served the United States in many important roles.
From 2009 to 2013, he was the U.S. Ambassador to Tanzania. He also represented the U.S. to the East African Community. Before that, he was the Sergeant at Arms of the United States Senate from 2001 to 2003. He had a long military career from 1965 to 1997.
Lenhardt was born in New York City. He studied Criminal Justice at the University of Nebraska. He also earned master's degrees from Central Michigan University and Wichita State University.
Military Career and Service
Alfonso Lenhardt became an infantry officer in 1966. He led a small group of soldiers called a platoon in the Vietnam War. For his bravery, he received several awards. These included the Bronze Star Medal and a Purple Heart.
After the war, he continued his military service. He commanded and trained military police units. He was promoted to major general in 1993. He retired from the Army in 1997. His other military honors include the Distinguished Service Medal. He also received the Defense Superior Service Medal.
Work in Government
In 2014, Lenhardt became the Deputy Administrator for the Agency for International Development (USAID). USAID is a U.S. government agency. It helps people in other countries around the world.
In February 2015, he became the acting administrator of USAID. This meant he was in charge for a short time. He served in this role until December 2015.
Alfonso Lenhardt served the U.S. government for over 40 years. He started as a young soldier in 1965. He took on more and more important jobs over the years.
Personal Life
In the 2024 U.S. presidential election, Lenhardt supported Kamala Harris.
See also
- United States Ambassador to Tanzania
- Embassy of United States, Tanzania
| Government offices | ||
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| Preceded by James Ziglar |
Sergeant at Arms of the United States Senate 2001–2003 |
Succeeded by William Pickle |
| Diplomatic posts | ||
| Preceded by Mark Green |
United States Ambassador to Tanzania 2009–2013 |
Succeeded by Mark Childress |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by Rajiv Shah |
Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development Acting 2015 |
Succeeded by Gayle Smith |
