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Reginald Bartholomew
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Bartholomew, wounded, speaks in Beirut in 1984
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Reginald Stanley Bartholomew
February 17, 1936 Portland, Maine, U.S.
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| Died | August 26, 2012 (aged 76) New York City, New York, U.S.
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| Alma mater | Dartmouth College, University of Chicago |
| Occupation | United States Ambassador |
| Spouse(s) | Rose-Anne (née Dognin) |
Reginald Stanley Bartholomew (born February 17, 1936 – died August 26, 2012) was an American diplomat. A diplomat is a person who helps countries talk to each other and solve problems peacefully. He served as the U.S. Ambassador (a country's top representative) to Lebanon, Spain, and Italy.
He was also part of important groups like the American Academy of Diplomacy and the Council on Foreign Relations. These groups work on international relations and foreign policy. From 1977 to 1979, he worked for the United States National Security Council, which advises the President on national security and foreign policy.
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Reginald Bartholomew's Early Life and Education
Reginald Bartholomew went to Dartmouth College and earned a degree in history and political science in 1958. He then got a master's degree in political science from the University of Chicago.
Later, he taught social sciences and government at the University of Chicago. He also taught at Wesleyan University from 1964 to 1968. While teaching, he met Leslie H. Gelb, who later became a well-known expert in foreign policy.
In 1967, Gelb started working as an advisor at the Pentagon, which is the headquarters of the U.S. Department of Defense. He convinced Bartholomew to join him there the next year. Bartholomew worked in different roles, including for the National Security Council during President Carter's time. He also became the director of politico-military affairs at the State Department. This role involved managing military and political issues for the U.S. government.
Reginald Bartholomew's Diplomatic Career
Before becoming an ambassador, Bartholomew spent 15 years advising presidents and secretaries of state. One of his most important roles was helping with the SALT II talks in 1979. These talks were about limiting nuclear weapons with the Soviet Union.
Ambassador to Lebanon
In 1983, Bartholomew became the U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon. During his time there, the U.S. Embassy and a Marine barracks were attacked by terrorists. This violence made the United States consider pulling its troops out of the region.
However, President Ronald Reagan listened to Bartholomew's advice and waited until February 1984 to order the troops to leave.
Ambassador to Spain and Italy
Bartholomew was appointed Ambassador to Spain in 1986. There, he worked on talks to reduce the U.S. military presence in the country. He had experience with similar talks before.
He continued this important work when he served as Ambassador to Italy from 1993 to 1997.
Later Life and Legacy
After retiring from his diplomatic career, Reginald Bartholomew joined Merrill Lynch Investment Banking. He worked as Vice-chairman Europe and Chairman Italy from 1997 to 2011.
Reginald Bartholomew passed away from cancer in New York City on August 26, 2012. He was 76 years old. He was survived by his wife, Rose-Anne, their four children, a brother, and seven grandchildren.
