American diplomat and Presidential advisor (1926-2006) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jeane Duane Kirkpatrick (née Jordan; December 19, 1926 – December 7, 2006) was an American politician. She served as the American ambassador to the United Nations. She served as Ronald Reagan's foreign policy adviser in his 1980 campaign and later in his Cabinet.[1]
Jeane Kirkpatrick | |
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16th United States Ambassador to the United Nations | |
In office 1981–1985 | |
President | Ronald Reagan |
Preceded by | Donald McHenry |
Succeeded by | Vernon A. Walters |
Personal details | |
Born | Jeane Duane Jordan December 19, 1926 Duncan, Oklahoma, U.S. |
Died | December 7, 2006 79) Bethesda, Maryland, U.S. | (aged
Political party | Democratic (until 1980) Republican (1980–2006) |
Spouse(s) | Evron Maurice Kirkpatrick |
Children | Douglas Jordan Kirkpatrick John Evron Kirkpatrick Stuart Kirkpatrick |
Alma mater | Stephens College Barnard College Columbia University University of Paris |
Profession | Professor, diplomat, political activist |
Kirkpatrick died of congestive heart failure caused by heart disease in Bethesda, Maryland, aged 79.[2]
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