Joseph F. Donelan Jr. (February 16, 1918 – May 27, 1999) was

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Assistant Secretary of State for Administration from June 14, 1971, until March 31, 1973. Donelan was educated at

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and

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. He served in the United States Army during

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. He held multiple appointments in the state department in Washington and also for several years at various times in France, Japan, India and Belgium.Education, military service, and career positions held as a civil servant prior to his final assignment as Secretary of State for Administration
/ref> Donelan was a graduate of Newtown High School in

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.Hurley, Ed (December 3, 1978).
Historic Newtown High: An Honor Roll of Notables
. ''Daily News'' (New York, New York). p. QX4.

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