John Giffen Weinmann
- June 9, 2016
- 87 years
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John Giffen Weinmann, 87, American diplomat.
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|John Giffen Weinmann (August 29, 1928 – June 9, 2016) served as United States Ambassador to Finland and later as the Chief of Protocol of the United States under President George H. W. Bush. He was appointed Ambassador to Finland on October 10, 1989, and presented his credentials on November 10 of that year. His tenure in Finland concluded on August 29, 1991, after being nominated to be Chief of Protocol on July 11, 1991. He succeeded Rockwell A. Schnabel and was succeeded by John Hubert Kelly.
He served as Chief of Protocol from October 31, 1991, to January 20, 1993, succeeding Joseph Verner Reed, Jr. and being succeeded by Molly M. Raiser.
He attended Tulane University.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
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1.What was the date of birth of John Giffen Weinmann?
- A.June 9, 2016
- B.October 10, 1989
- C.August 29, 1928correct
- D.July 11, 1991
John Giffen Weinmann was born on August 29, 1928.
Source: biographical header
2.What university did John Giffen Weinmann attend?
- A.Tulane Universitycorrect
- B.Harvard University
- C.Yale University
- D.Stanford University
John Giffen Weinmann attended Tulane University.
Source: education section
3.John Giffen Weinmann served as the United States Ambassador to which country?
- A.Sweden
- B.Denmark
- C.Norway
- D.Finlandcorrect
John Giffen Weinmann served as United States Ambassador to Finland.
Source: career section
4.On what date was John Giffen Weinmann appointed as Ambassador to Finland?
- A.November 10, 1989
- B.July 11, 1991
- C.August 29, 1991
- D.October 10, 1989correct
John Giffen Weinmann was appointed Ambassador to Finland on October 10, 1989.
Source: career section
5.When did John Giffen Weinmann present his credentials as Ambassador to Finland?
- A.November 10, 1989correct
- B.October 10, 1989
- C.August 29, 1991
- D.January 20, 1993
John Giffen Weinmann presented his credentials on November 10, 1989.
Source: career section
6.Who served as President of the United States when John Giffen Weinmann was Chief of Protocol?
- A.George W. Bush
- B.Bill Clinton
- C.George H. W. Bushcorrect
- D.Ronald Reagan
John Giffen Weinmann served as Chief of Protocol of the United States under President George H. W. Bush.
Source: career section
7.When did the tenure of John Giffen Weinmann in Finland conclude?
- A.January 20, 1993
- B.August 29, 1991correct
- C.July 11, 1991
- D.October 31, 1991
The tenure of John Giffen Weinmann in Finland concluded on August 29, 1991.
Source: career section
8.Who preceded John Giffen Weinmann as United States Ambassador to Finland?
- A.Joseph Verner Reed, Jr.
- B.Molly M. Raiser
- C.Rockwell A. Schnabelcorrect
- D.John Hubert Kelly
John Giffen Weinmann succeeded Rockwell A. Schnabel as United States Ambassador to Finland.
Source: career section
9.Who succeeded John Giffen Weinmann as United States Ambassador to Finland?
- A.Joseph Verner Reed, Jr.
- B.Molly M. Raiser
- C.Rockwell A. Schnabel
- D.John Hubert Kellycorrect
John Giffen Weinmann was succeeded by John Hubert Kelly as Ambassador to Finland.
Source: career section
10.On what date was John Giffen Weinmann nominated to be Chief of Protocol?
- A.January 20, 1993
- B.October 31, 1991
- C.August 29, 1991
- D.July 11, 1991correct
John Giffen Weinmann was nominated to be Chief of Protocol on July 11, 1991.
Source: career section
11.When did John Giffen Weinmann start his role as Chief of Protocol?
- A.January 20, 1993
- B.July 11, 1991
- C.August 29, 1991
- D.October 31, 1991correct
John Giffen Weinmann served as Chief of Protocol from October 31, 1991.
Source: career section
12.When did the term of John Giffen Weinmann as Chief of Protocol end?
- A.October 31, 1991
- B.January 20, 1993correct
- C.August 29, 1991
- D.July 11, 1991
The term of John Giffen Weinmann as Chief of Protocol ended on January 20, 1993.
Source: career section
13.Who did John Giffen Weinmann succeed as Chief of Protocol?
- A.John Hubert Kelly
- B.Molly M. Raiser
- C.Rockwell A. Schnabel
- D.Joseph Verner Reed, Jr.correct
John Giffen Weinmann succeeded Joseph Verner Reed, Jr. as Chief of Protocol.
Source: career section
14.Who succeeded John Giffen Weinmann as Chief of Protocol?
- A.Molly M. Raisercorrect
- B.Rockwell A. Schnabel
- C.Joseph Verner Reed, Jr.
- D.John Hubert Kelly
John Giffen Weinmann was succeeded by Molly M. Raiser as Chief of Protocol.
Source: career section
15.On what date did John Giffen Weinmann pass away?
- A.June 9, 2016correct
- B.January 20, 1993
- C.August 29, 1928
- D.November 10, 1989
John Giffen Weinmann passed away on June 9, 2016.
Source: biographical header
16.What was the age of John Giffen Weinmann at the time of his death?
- A.90
- B.89
- C.88
- D.87correct
John Giffen Weinmann was 87 years old at the time of his death.
Source: biographical header
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