Robert P. Smith (ambassador)

Robert P. Smith
United States Ambassador to Liberia
In office July 2, 1979 – January 15, 1981
President	Jimmy Carter
Preceded by	W. Beverly Carter Jr.
Succeeded by	William L. Swing
United States Ambassador to Ghana
In office October 4, 1976 – May 7, 1979
President	Gerald Ford
Preceded by	Shirley Temple Black
Succeeded by	Thomas W. M. Smith
United States Ambassador to Malta
In office July 23, 1974 – October 29, 1976
President	Richard Nixon
Preceded by	John I. Getz
Succeeded by	Bruce Laingen
Personal details
Born	(1929-03-05)March 5, 1929
Died	January 20, 2012(2012-01-20) (aged 82)
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Marine Corps

Robert Powell Smith (March 5, 1929 – January 20, 2012) was an American diplomat.

Early life

Smith was born on March 5, 1929, to parents Powell Augusta and Estella M. Smith.

Military career

Smith served in the United States Marine Corps.

Diplomatic career

Smith was appointed by President Richard Nixon on July 23, 1974, to the position of United States Ambassador to Malta. The presentation of his credentials for this position occurred on September 24, 1974. The termination of this mission occurred on October 29, 1976. Smith was then appointed by President Gerald Ford on October 4, 1976, to the position of United States Ambassador to Ghana. The presentation of his credentials for this position occurred on December 17, 1976. The termination of this mission occurred on May 7, 1979. Smith's final diplomatic appointment was made by President Jimmy Carter on July 2, 1979, for the position of United States Ambassador to Liberia. The presentation of his credentials for this position occurred on August 6, 1979. The termination of this final mission occurred on January 15, 1981.

Personal life

Smith resided in both Texas and Virginia.

Death

Smith died on January 20, 2012. He was interred in the Arlington National Cemetery.