Walter Curley
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Walter Joseph Patrick Curley Jr. (September 17, 1922 – June 2, 2016) was the 57th United States Ambassador to France from 1989 to 1993, and the United States Ambassador to Ireland from 1975 to 1977.[1] Curley was New York City's Commissioner of Public Events and Chief of Protocol from 1973 to 1974, during the administrations of John Lindsay and Abraham Beame.[2]
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Walter Curley | |
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57th United States Ambassador to France | |
In office July 6, 1989 – February 11, 1993 | |
President | George H. W. Bush |
Preceded by | Joe M. Rodgers |
Succeeded by | Pamela Harriman |
United States Ambassador to Ireland | |
In office September 18, 1975 – May 2, 1977 | |
President | Gerald Ford |
Preceded by | John D. J. Moore |
Succeeded by | William V. Shannon |
Personal details | |
Born | (1922-09-17)September 17, 1922 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | June 2, 2016(2016-06-02) (aged 93) New York City, New York, U.S. |
Spouse | Mary Taylor Walton |
Children | Margaret C. Wiles Patrick Curley John Walton Curley James Curley |
Residence(s) | New York City, New York, U.S. |
Alma mater | Yale University Harvard University |
Occupation | Diplomat, Businessman |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
Rank | Captain |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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