Matthew McCloskey
American diplomat, businessman and Democratic Party fundraiser / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Matthew Henry McCloskey Jr. (February 26, 1893 – April 26, 1973) was a Philadelphia businessman and Democratic fundraiser who served as United States Ambassador to Ireland from 1962 to 1964.[1]
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Matthew McCloskey | |
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United States Ambassador to Ireland | |
In office July 19, 1962 – June 7, 1964 | |
President | John F. Kennedy |
Preceded by | Grant Stockdale |
Succeeded by | Raymond R. Guest |
Treasurer of the Democratic National Committee | |
In office January 20, 1955 – April 5, 1962 | |
Preceded by | Stanley Woodward |
Succeeded by | Richard MaGuire |
Personal details | |
Born | (1893-02-26)February 26, 1893 Wheeling, West Virginia, U.S. |
Died | April 26, 1973(1973-04-26) (aged 80) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Helen Dudley |
Children | 6, including Thomas |
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