Jeane Kirkpatrick

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
Jeane Kirkpatrick's official portrait
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 (1926-12-19)December 19, 1926 Duncan, Oklahoma, U.S.
Died	December 7, 2006(2006-12-07) (aged 79) Bethesda, Maryland, U.S.
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]