John E. Dolibois
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John Ernest Dolibois is a retired United States Ambassador to Luxembourg
and college administrator.
A native of Luxembourg, Dolibois emigrated to the United States with his father in 1931. He graduated from Miami University
and served in the United States Army during World War II
where he was an interrogator during the Nuremberg Trials
and became acquainted with many of the most significant Nazi war criminals. After a brief career with the Procter and Gamble Company, he returned to Miami as alumni secretary, eventually becoming Vice President. He was instrumental in the development of the Miami University Dolibois European Center
in Luxembourg which is named in his honor.
Dolibois is a frequent speaker to students and other groups about his experiences during the Nuremberg Trials.
United States Ambassador to Luxembourg
The United States has sent ambassadors to Luxembourg since the beginning of the 20th century.This is a complete list of United States envoys and ambassadors appointed to Luxembourg since 1903:- United States Envoys to Luxembourg:* Stanford Newel 1903-1905...
and college administrator.
A native of Luxembourg, Dolibois emigrated to the United States with his father in 1931. He graduated from Miami University
Miami University
Miami University is a coeducational public research university located in Oxford, Ohio, United States. Founded in 1809, it is the 10th oldest public university in the United States and the second oldest university in Ohio, founded four years after Ohio University. In its 2012 edition, U.S...
and served in the United States Army during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
where he was an interrogator during the Nuremberg Trials
Nuremberg Trials
The Nuremberg Trials were a series of military tribunals, held by the victorious Allied forces of World War II, most notable for the prosecution of prominent members of the political, military, and economic leadership of the defeated Nazi Germany....
and became acquainted with many of the most significant Nazi war criminals. After a brief career with the Procter and Gamble Company, he returned to Miami as alumni secretary, eventually becoming Vice President. He was instrumental in the development of the Miami University Dolibois European Center
Miami University Dolibois European Center
Miami University Dolibois European Center, abbreviated to MUDEC, is an overseas campus of Miami University, and based in Differdange, in south-western Luxembourg. Between 125 and 130 students per semester study at MUDEC, from Miami and other American universities.The centre is named after John E...
in Luxembourg which is named in his honor.
Dolibois is a frequent speaker to students and other groups about his experiences during the Nuremberg Trials.