Background
Tappin, John Lindsley was born on January 22, 1906 in New York City. Son of Lindsley and Elise Irving (Huntington) Tappin.
Tappin, John Lindsley was born on January 22, 1906 in New York City. Son of Lindsley and Elise Irving (Huntington) Tappin.
Graduated from Saint Mark’s School, 1924. Student Princeton, 1924-1928.
Huntington. Engaged in merchandising, selling, public relations, New York City, 1928-1940. Civilian technical consultant G-3 division War Department, 1940-1942. Assistant to under secretary commerce, 1947-1948.
Special assistant to deputy United States special representative in Europe, Economic Commission for Africa, 1948-1950, special assistant to deputy administrator in Washington, 1950-1952.
Director foreign origins division National Citizens for Eisenhower-Nixon Headquarters, also consultant personal staff President-Elect Eisenhower, 1952-1953. Consultant to secretary of state, also special assistant to under secretary of state for administration, 1953-1954.
United States ambassador to Libya, since 1954.
Served from captain to colonel Army of the United States, 1942-1947, European Theatre of Operations. Member Society Colonial Wars, United States Squash Racquets Association (Executive Committee). Clubs: Princeton (New York City, Washington).
Married Helena Maria Krazcek, February 15, 1946.