John F. Kordek Explained

John Florian Kordek (1938 – February 16, 2021)^[1] was an American diplomat who served as the United States Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Botswana (1988–1989).^[2]

Kordek has also been Associate Vice President for External Relations at DePaul University in Chicago. Kordek was also an alumnus of DePaul University (1964, geography major)^[3] as well as the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced Studies (M.A, 1967). He was also a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. In 2000, Bill Clinton appointed him to the Holocaust Memorial Council.^[4]

References

1. Web site: Life Events | Sections | DePaul University Newsline | DePaul University, Chicago.
2. Web site: John Florian Kordek . Office of the Historian. United States Departement of State . 24 February 2020.
3. News: Giangrasse Kates . Joan . Richard Houk, 1921-2012 . 24 February 2020 . Chicago Tribune . February 23, 2012.
4. Web site: President Clinton Names DePaul's John Kordek To The U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council . Newsroom Archives . DePaul University . 24 February 2020.