Alan Keyes
American politician and diplomat
Born
August 7th, 1950
75 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as the 16th Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs. Keyes was a prominent figure in the Republican Party and participated in various political campaigns. Ran for the United States Senate from Maryland and Illinois, and engaged in international diplomacy and policy-making during his tenure in the State Department. He also hosted a talk show and has made numerous appearances as a political commentator.
Served as Assistant Secretary of State
Ran for United States Senate from Illinois
Hosted political talk shows
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