Background
Shoesmith, Thomas Paul was born on January 25, 1922 in Palmerton, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Thomas Shoesmith and Emma Irene (Mitch) Shoesmith.
Shoesmith, Thomas Paul was born on January 25, 1922 in Palmerton, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Thomas Shoesmith and Emma Irene (Mitch) Shoesmith.
Bachelor in Education, University Pennsylvania, 1943. Master of Arts in International Affairs, Harvard University, 1951.
Various positions Department State, 1951-1955, commissioned foreign service officer, 1955, assign Hong King, Korea and Japan, 1956-1966. Director office Relpublic of china affairs, 1966-1971. Member senior seminar Department State, 1971-1972.
Deputy chief mission American embassy, Tokyo, 1972-1977. Consul general Hong Kong, 1977-1981. Deputy assistant secretary East Asian and Pacific Affairs Bureau Department State, Washington, 1981-1983, ambassador to Malaysia, 1983-1987.
Served to 1st lieutenant United States Army, 1943-1948. Member American Foreign Service Association.
Married Martha Flagler Houser, April 28, 1945. Children: Thomas M., Jo Annual.