Riddleberger, James W. (James Williams), 1904-1982

James W. Riddleberger, Chief, Division of Central European Affairs, United States Department of State, 1944-47; counsellor of embassy, and chief, political section, American Military Government, Berlin, Germany, 1947-50; acting political adviser to commander-in-chief, United States Forces, Germany, 1949-50; political adviser to Economic Cooperation Administration, Paris, 1950-52; appointed a career minister, 1950; director, Bureau of German Affairs, U.S.

United States Naval officers and others attend a dinner while in Athens, Greece. Left: Captain B. L. Russell, United States Navy; Rear Admiral N. Sarris, Greek Navy; Vice Admiral Tsatsos, Greek Navy; Ambassador James Riddleberger, United States Ambassador to Greece, Rear Admiral Lewis S. Parks.

Ambassador James Riddleberger inspects the Marine guard aboard the USS Newport News while in Athens, Greece. Others are unidentified.

United States Ambassador James Riddleberger (foreground, left) greets Rear Admiral Lewis S. Parks (right) aboard the USS Newport News to have lunch while in Athens, Greece. Others are unidentified.

Ambassador James Riddleberger (center, in suit) arrives aboard the USS Newport News to greet Rear Admiral Lewis S. Parks for lunch while in Athens, Greece. Others are unidentified.

Ambassador James Riddleberger (second from left) is greeted by commanding officers of the USS Newport News while in Athens, Greece. Rear Admiral Lewis S. Parks is behind Riddleberger. Others are unidentified.