John R. Bolton

Ambassador and Diplomat

John R. Bolton - Ambassador and Diplomat
Born

November 20th, 1948
76 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Served as the 25th United States Ambassador to the United Nations from 2005 to 2006. Contributed to U.S. foreign policy as a national security adviser and held various roles in the Department of State and the Department of Justice. Engaged in policy-making and advocacy on issues like international security and weapons proliferation. Maintained a prominent voice on national and global political matters, writing and speaking extensively on foreign affairs.

Served as U.S. Ambassador to the UN

Acted as National Security Adviser

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