Nomination of Henry F. Cooper for the Rank of Ambassador While Serving as United States Negotiator for Defense and Space Arms

The President today announced his intention to nominate Henry F. Cooper, of Virginia, for rank of Ambassador during his tenure of service as United States Negotiator for Defense and Space Arms.

Dr. Cooper entered government service in 1980 as Deputy to the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Research, Development and Logistics. From 1983 to 1985, he was Assistant Director of the Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, and from 1985 to 1987, he was Deputy Negotiator for Defense and Space Arms. Prior to his government service, he was a member of the senior technical staff, program manager and deputy director of R&D Associates.

Dr. Cooper was born November 8, 1936, in Augusta, GA. He graduated from Clemson University (B.S., 1958; M.S., 1960) and New York University (Ph.D., 1964). He served in the United States Air Force, 1964-1972. He is married, has three children, and resides in McLean, VA.