Michael Battle (diplomat)

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Michael Battle
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United States Ambassador to Tanzania
Nominee
Assuming office
TBA
PresidentJoe Biden
SucceedingDon J. Wright
United States Ambassador to the African Union
In office
November 2, 2009 – September 22, 2013
PresidentBarack Obama
Preceded byJohn A. Simon
Succeeded byReuben Brigety
Personal details
Born (1950-07-28) July 28, 1950 (age 71)
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
EducationTrinity College (BA)
Duke University (MDiv)
Howard University (DDiv)
Military service
Branch/service United States Army
UnitUnited States Army Reserve

Michael A. Battle Sr. (born July 28, 1950) is an American diplomat, chaplain, and academic administrator who is the nominee to serve as United States ambassador to Tanzania. He previously served as ambassador to the African Union from 2009 to 2013.

Early life and education[]

Battle was born in St. Louis in 1950. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in religious studies from Trinity College, a Master of Divinity degree from Duke University, and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Howard University.[1]

Career[]

From 1976 to 1996, Battle worked as the chaplain of Hampton University. From 1996 to 1998, he was the associate vice president of Virginia State University. From 1998 to 2003, he worked as the vice president of Chicago State University. He also served as a chaplain in the United States Army Reserve for 20 years. In the 1990s, Battle also worked as the vice president of the American Committee on Africa (now Africa Action). From 2003 to 2009, Battle was the seventh president of the Interdenominational Theological Center. In 2009, he was nominated by President Barack Obama to serve as the ambassador to the African Union. In August 2021, he was appointed by President Joe Biden to serve as United States ambassador to Tanzania.[2][3]

References[]

  1. ^ "The Honorable Michael A. Battle's Biography". The HistoryMakers. Retrieved 2022-01-23.
  2. ^ "Battle, Michael A. Sr". U.S. Department of State. Retrieved 2022-01-23.
  3. ^ "President Biden Announces His Intent to Nominate Three Individuals to Serve as Ambassadors". The White House. 2021-08-20. Retrieved 2022-01-23.
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