Background
Vest, George Southall was born on December 25, 1918 in Columbia, Virginia, United States. Son of George Southall and Nancy Margaret (Robertson) Vest.
Vest, George Southall was born on December 25, 1918 in Columbia, Virginia, United States. Son of George Southall and Nancy Margaret (Robertson) Vest.
Bachelor, University Virginia, 1941. Master of Arts, University Virginia, 1947.
Served in United States Army 1941-1946. Entered Foreign Service 1947, at embassies in Ecuador, Canada, France, Belgium. Deputy Chief of United States Mission to the European Communities 1967-1969, to NATO 1969-1972.
Head of United States Delegate at negotiations for Conference on Security and Co-operation in Europe, Helsinki and Geneva 1972-1973. Special Assistant to Secretary of State for Press Relations 74. Director Bureau of Political and Mil.
Affairs 1974-1976; Assistant Secretary of State for European Affairs 1977-1981. United States Representative to the European Communities 1981-1985. Director-General of Foreign Service, Washington 1985-1989.
Served to captain United States Army, 1941-1946, European Theatre of Operations. Member Phi Beta Kappa.
Gardening, music, walking.
Married Emily Barber Clemons, June 21, 1947. Children: Jeannie, George, Henry.