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The Geneva-based agency has only had two non-American directors-general since its founding in 1951, and today it brings together 175 member countries and more than 20,000 staff.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 2, 2023

Eight of the 10 IOM directors-general since the agency was founded 72 years ago have been American.

From Seattle Times • May 14, 2023

When Palmeri calls out, to nobody in particular, to ask exactly how many directors-general the Italians have on the European commission, more than one person will shout “two” without looking up from their screens.

From The Guardian • Jun. 18, 2015

One of the Dutch directors-general of the North American settlement, Peter Stuyvesant, served from 1647 to 1664.

From Textbooks • Dec. 30, 2014

The first Dutch directors-general of New Netherland entertained infrequent travellers and traders at their own homes, and were probably very glad to have these visitors.

From Stage-coach and Tavern Days by Earle, Alice Morse