In 1995 he accepted the position of Ambassador to the United Nations from Compton, his old enemy, holding it for only a year; when Compton resigned in 1996, Odlum chose to stand for election against his successor and lost the contest.
He accepted the position of Ambassador to the United Nations from Compton. This was in 1995. He was holding it for only a year. This was in 1995. Compton was his old enemy. Odlum chose to stand for election against his successor. Odlum lost the contest. Compton resigned in 1996.