John Kerry

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John Forbes Kerry is an American politician and diplomat born on December 11, 1943, in Aurora, Colorado. He served as the 68th United States Secretary of State from 2013 to 2017 under President Barack Obama. Kerry was a United States Senator from Massachusetts from 1985 to 2013. He chaired the Senate Foreign Relations Committee from 2009 to 2013, playing a significant role in shaping U.S. foreign policy.

Kerry was the Democratic Party's nominee for President in the 2004 election but lost to President George W. Bush. Before entering politics, Kerry served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War, earning the Silver Star, Bronze Star, and three Purple Hearts for his service. Upon returning, he became active in the anti-war movement and testified before Congress in 1971 as a member of the Vietnam Veterans Against the War.

In 2021, Kerry was appointed by President Joe Biden as the U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, leading the country's international climate efforts and negotiations. His work has focused on addressing climate change and promoting international cooperation on environmental issues. Kerry has been involved in key global agreements like the Paris Climate Accord.

Kerry has been married to Teresa Heinz since 1995. He is a Yale University graduate and has two daughters from his previous marriage to Julia Thorne.