Adolph Dubs

Adolph Dubs (August 4, 1920 - February 14, 1979) was the ambassador of the United States to Afghanistan from May 13 1978 to 1979. He was killed in an exchange of fire after a kidnapping attempt.

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August 4 - 1920 - February 14 - 1979 - Ambassador of the United States - Afghanistan - May 13 - 1978

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Dubs was born in Chicago, Illinois. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. In 1978 he was appointed U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan. On February 14, 1979, he was kidnapped by armed men who were asking for the release of some prisoners. A few hours later an exchange of gunfire started between the kidnappers and the Afghan security forces, and the ambassador was killed. After this incident, the U.S. did not have an ambassador to Afghanistan until 2002, following the invasion of the year before.

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Chicago - Illinois - U.S. Marine Corps - World War II - 1978 - February 14 - 1979 - 2002 - Invasion of the year before

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Dubs is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.

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