Caroline Kennedy
American diplomat and 27th Ambassador to Australia
Born
November 27th, 1957
67 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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An American lawyer and diplomat served as the 27th United States Ambassador to Australia. The individual, a member of the prominent Kennedy family, focused on promoting U.S.-Australia relations during the tenure. Education included earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from Harvard University and a Juris Doctor from Columbia Law School. Throughout career, engaged in various public service roles and supported educational initiatives.
Served as U.S. Ambassador to Australia
Advocated for U.S.-Australia relations
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