2017

02 Nov U.S. Senate unanimously approves Duke Buchan’s nomination to serve as U.S. Ambassador to Spain

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“Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.”...

27 Sep Statement of Richard Duke Buchan III, nominee to be U.S. Ambassador to Spain and Andorra, Senate Committee on Foreign Relations

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“As a family we have a deep appreciation, respect and love for the Spanish people and culture. It is only surpassed by our love for the United States.”...

11 Aug The Henderson Dispatch, Buchan’s hometown newspaper, writes editorial supporting his Ambassadorship nomination: “From the fields of Vance County to Ambassador in Spain”

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“Buchan brings formidable talents to the post and will represent the United States — and, of course, Vance County — well in this position.”...

07 Aug Henderson native nominated for Ambassadorship

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“If he asked a question, he genuinely wanted to know the answer to understand, and he listened. […] His work ethic is exceeded by his intelligence. He still stays in touch with a lot of (local) people. He is not above Henderson and has not...

03 Aug UNC Global: “Carolina Alumnus Duke Buchan III ’85 Nominated by White House as Ambassador to Spain”

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The White House announced its intent on Aug. 3 to nominate Duke Buchan III ’85 as Ambassador to the Kingdom of Spain and the Principality of Andorra....

25 Jan Buchan Fund supports a video exchange program between American and Spanish schoolchildren: “21st Century Pen Pals” Project

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The Buchan Fund is one of the largest single endowments dedicated to support the study of Spanish languages, literature and culture....