U.S. Special Envoy to Central America Richard Stone At Ilopango Airport
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U.S. Special Envoy to Central America Richard Stone steps out of a car at Ilopango Airport, San Salvador, El Salvador, August 1, 1983. Appointed by President Reagan for the role of special envoy in 1983, Stone was responsible for heading a new ‘public diplomacy’ operation to sell the administration’s Central American policy. Considered the last major battle of the Cold War, the Central American conflicts drew significant attention from Washington, with officials frequently visiting the region to assess strategies as well as encourage the doctrines of military victory and democracy building.
