J. William Middendorf
William Middendorf | |
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Middendorf in 1969 | |
| United States Ambassador to the European Communities | |
| In office July 12, 1985 – February 1, 1987 | |
| President | Ronald Reagan |
| Preceded by | George S. Vest |
| Succeeded by | Alfred H. Kingon |
| 10th United States Ambassador to the Organization of American States | |
| In office July 1, 1981 – June 20, 1985 | |
| President | Ronald Reagan |
| Preceded by | Gale W. McGee |
| Succeeded by | Richard T. McCormack |
| 62nd United States Secretary of the Navy | |
| In office April 8, 1974 – January 20, 1977 | |
| President | Richard Nixon Gerald Ford |
| Preceded by | John Warner |
| Succeeded by | W. Graham Claytor Jr. |
| Under Secretary of the Navy | |
| In office August 3, 1973 – June 20, 1974 | |
| President | Richard Nixon |
| Preceded by | Frank P. Sanders |
| Succeeded by | David S. Potter |
| United States Ambassador to the Netherlands | |
| In office July 9, 1969 – June 10, 1973 | |
| President | Richard Nixon |
| Preceded by | William R. Tyler |
| Succeeded by | Kingdon Gould Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John William Middendorf II September 22, 1924 |
| Died | October 24, 2025 (aged 101) |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Isabelle Paine |
| Children | 2, including John |
| Education | |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Service years | 1944–1946 |
| Conflict | World War II |
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John William Middendorf II (September 22, 1924 – October 24, 2025) was an American diplomat who was the 62nd Secretary of the Navy from 1974 to 1977 and the United States Ambassador to the European Communities from 1985 to 1987. He wrote books and articles on politics, security, and history.