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Ruth A. Davis

1943–2025

United States

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Ruth Amy Davis (May 28, 1943 – May 3, 2025) was an American diplomat. Davis served as the 24th director general of the United States Foreign Service. She was the first woman of color to be appointed Director General of the Foreign Service and the first African-American director of the Foreign Service Institute.

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