Arthur Goldberg

American jurist and UN ambassador

Arthur Goldberg - American jurist and UN ambassador
Born

August 8th, 1908
117 years ago

Died

1990
35 years ago — 82 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Served as a prominent jurist and politician. Held the position of Associate Justice of the Supreme Court from 1962 to 1965. Acted as the 6th United States Ambassador to the United Nations from 1965 to 1968, advocating for various international policies. Prior to these roles, served as the Secretary of Labor, focusing on labor rights and employment issues.

Served as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court

Acted as United States Ambassador to the UN

Held the position of Secretary of Labor

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