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Ambassador-designate William R. Timken, Jr., being sworn in by Secretary Rice

William Robert Timken, Jr., Sworn In As U.S. Ambassador to Germany

August 15, 2005

William Robert Timken, Jr., of Ohio, was sworn in as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Federal Republic of Germany.

Ambassador-designate Timken was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on July 29, 2005 and nominated by President Bush on July 19, 2005.

Speeches
• Statement of Ambassador-designate to Germany, William R. "Tim" Timken, Senate Foreign Relations Committee, July 27, 2005 | German

Biography
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July 29, 2005.
William Robert Timken, Jr., of Ohio, was confirmed as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Federal Republic of Germany by the U.S. Senate.

July 19, 2005.
The President intends to nominate William Robert Timken, Jr., of Ohio, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Federal Republic of Germany.

Following is the White House announcement:

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The White House
Office of the Press Secretary
July 19, 2005

PERSONNEL ANNOUNCEMENT

President George W. Bush today announced his intention to nominate one individual to serve in his Administration:

The President intends to nominate William Robert Timken, Jr., of Ohio, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Federal Republic of Germany. Mr. Timken currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of The Timken Company. He has served as Chairman since 1975 and retired as a company executive at the end of 2003. Mr. Timken began his career with the company in 1962. He received his bachelor's degree from Stanford University and his master's degree from Harvard University.

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