Edward B. Lawson, the new American Ambassador to Israel, presented a copy of his credentials to Premier Moshe Sharett today. The presentation took place in the Premier’s office here.
Ambassador Lawson is to present his credentials to President Ben Zvi at the President’s office here this Friday.
British Ambassador John W. Nicholls presented his documents to Mr. Sharett here last week. This is the first time that the envoys of the United States and Britain have come to Jerusalem to make the presentations. In the past, the same formalities were gone through in Tel Aviv.
Help ensure Jewish news remains accessible to all. Your donation to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency powers the trusted journalism that has connected Jewish communities worldwide for more than 100 years. With your help, JTA can continue to deliver vital news and insights. Donate today.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.
