Thomas M. Foglietta
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Thomas Michael Foglietta (December 3, 1928 – November 13, 2004) was an American politician and diplomat. He represented Pennsylvania in the House of Representatives from 1981 to 1997, and later served as United States Ambassador to Italy from December 1997 to October 2001.
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Tom Foglietta | |
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United States Ambassador to Italy | |
In office December 11, 1997 – October 1, 2001 | |
President | Bill Clinton George W. Bush |
Preceded by | Reginald Bartholomew |
Succeeded by | Mel Sembler |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 1st district | |
In office January 3, 1981 – November 11, 1997 | |
Preceded by | Ozzie Myers |
Succeeded by | Bob Brady |
Member of the Philadelphia City Council from the At-Large District | |
In office January 2, 1956 – January 5, 1976 | |
Preceded by | Seat Created[1] |
Succeeded by | Ethel D. Allen |
Personal details | |
Born | December 3, 1928 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | November 13, 2004(2004-11-13) (aged 75) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Resting place | Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, Pennsylvania |
Political party | Democratic |
Other political affiliations | Republican (until 1980) |
Alma mater | Saint Joseph's University |
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