William Clark Jr. (diplomat)

William Clark Jr.
Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs
In office July 10, 1992 – April 23, 1993
President	George H. W. Bush
Preceded by	Richard H. Solomon
Succeeded by	Winston Lord
United States Ambassador to India
In office October 10, 1989 – July 2, 1992
President	George H. W. Bush
Preceded by	John R. Hubbard
Succeeded by	Thomas R. Pickering
Personal details
Born	(1930-10-12)October 12, 1930 Oakland, California, U.S.
Died	January 22, 2008(2008-01-22) (aged 77) Washington, D.C.
Alma mater	San Jose State University (BA) USC Gould School of Law (JD) Columbia University (MA)

William Clark Jr. (October 12, 1930 – January 22, 2008) was an American diplomat who served as Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs and U.S. Ambassador to India.

Early life and education

Clark was born in Oakland, California. He earned a bachelor's degree from San Jose State University, a Juris Doctor from the USC Gould School of Law, and a Master's degree from the Columbia University School of International Affairs. He served in the United States Navy from 1949 to 1953.

Career

Clark began his career at the United States Department of State as Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs. Prior to this, he served for four years as Minister and deputy chief of mission for the Embassy of the United States, Tokyo, and as deputy chief of mission and Chargé d'affaires for the U.S. Embassy in Cairo, Egypt.

After retired from the United States Foreign Service, Clark was president of the Japan Society. He also worked as Managing Director of Hills and Company, an international trade consultancy firm based in Washington, D.C.

Clark received numerous awards, including the Order of the Sacred Treasure Gold and Silver Star, conferred by the Emperor of Japan (2000), and the Department of State Distinguished Honor Award (1989).

Personal life

Clark was married and had one son.