page_title: Alfred Atherton
hierarchical_section_title: Alfred Atherton
context_page_description: Alfred Leroy "Roy" Atherton Jr. was a United States Foreign Service Officer and diplomat. He served as United States Ambassador to Egypt in 1979–1983.
context_section_description: Alfred Leroy "Roy" Atherton Jr. (November 22, 1921 – October 30, 2002) was a United States Foreign Service Officer and diplomat.  He served as United States Ambassador to Egypt in 1979–1983.
caption: The Iranian Shah meeting with Ambassador Atherton, Sullivan, Vance, Carter and Brzezinski, 1977
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