John N. Irwin, II
| John N. Irwin | |
|---|---|
 | |
| United States Ambassador to France | |
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In office March 23, 1973 – October 20, 1974 | |
| Preceded by | Arthur K. Watson |
| Succeeded by | Kenneth Rush |
| 26th United States Under Secretary of State | |
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In office September 21, 1970 – July 12, 1972 | |
| Preceded by | Elliot L. Richardson |
| Succeeded by | None |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
John Nichol Irwin, II December 31, 1913 Keokuk, Iowa United States |
| Died |
February 28, 2000 (aged 86) New Haven, Connecticut, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) |
Jane Watson (m. 1940; her death 1970) Jane Reimers (m. 1976; his death 2000) |
| Children | John, Jane, Watkins (stepchild), Thomas (stepchild), Carl (stepchild) |
| Education | |
| Profession | |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
John Nichol Irwin II (December 31, 1913 – February 28, 2000) was a United States diplomat and attorney during the Cold War.[1][2] During World War II, he served in the Army in the Pacific as a member of General Douglas MacArthur's staff and reached the rank of lieutenant colonel.[1]
Biography
He was born on December 31, 1913 in Keokuk, Iowa.[1]
He was the last person to hold the position of Under Secretary of State when that was the U.S. State Department's second-ranking office (1970-1972). Then, he was the first person to hold the office that replaced Under Secretary: the "Deputy Secretary" of State (1972-1973). In both capacities, his superior was Secretary William P. Rogers. Irwin subsequently served as U.S. Ambassador to France.[2]
He died on February 28, 2000 in New Haven, Connecticut.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 Nick Ravo (February 29, 2000). "John N. Irwin II, 86, Diplomat And Ex-Aide to MacArthur". New York Times.
- 1 2 "John N. Irwin II". Soylent Communications. Retrieved 2009-08-24.
