James Addison Baker Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for James Addison Baker, based on 6 World History Database records associated with United States of America.

6 records1981–19916 events3 places

Chronological biography

1981

Chief of Staff1981

Government / Republican Party Government · President of USA · Washington

Appointed Chief of Staff

1988

Election1988

Government / Republican Party Government · President of USA

Manages George Bushs presidential election campaign

1989

Baker Plan6 December 1989

Government / Republican Party Government · Secretary of State of USA · Washington

Presses Israel and Palestinians to consider elections and negotiations after the First Intifada.

1991

Geneva Negotiations9 January 1991

Warfare / Gulf War, 1st · Secretary of State · Geneva

Meets Tariq Aziz in an unsuccessful final diplomatic effort.

Shuttle DiplomacyOctober 1991

Government / Republican Party Government · Secretary of State of USA · Jerusalem

Uses shuttle diplomacy to bring Israeli, Arab and Palestinian representatives to Madrid.

James Bakers begins his trip to Japan, South Korea & Africa11 November 1991

Government / Republican Party Government · President of USA

James Bakers begins his trip to Japan, South Korea & Africa

Titles and roles

President of USA · Secretary of State · Secretary of State of USA

Record provenance

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