Samuel Winfield Lewis (October 1, 1930 – March 10, 2014) was an American diplomat. During his lengthy career with the United States Department of State he served as Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs (1975–1977), U.S. ambassador to Israel (1977–1985) and Director of Policy Planning (1993–1994). As ambassador to Israel, Lewis played a major part in bringing about the 1978 Camp David Accords between Israel and Egypt. Lewis also headed the United States Institute of Peace from 1987 through 1993.
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1 October 1930
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Died |
10 March 2014 (aged 83)
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Zodiac | Libra |
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