John Kerry - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | December 11, 1943 |
|---|---|
| Age | 82 |
| Birthplace | Aurora, Colorado, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius - (see also John Kerry's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Goat |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | 68th U.S. Secretary of State, 2004 Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Senator from Massachusetts |
Intro
John Kerry is an American politician and diplomat who served as the 68th United States Secretary of State from 2013 to 2017 under President Barack Obama. He is also known for being the Democratic nominee for President in the 2004 election and a longtime United States Senator from Massachusetts.
Early Life & Background
John Forbes Kerry was born to Richard Kerry, a Foreign Service officer and lawyer, and Rosemary Forbes, a nurse and member of the wealthy Forbes family. He spent much of his childhood in Europe as his father was stationed overseas, attending boarding schools in Switzerland and Massachusetts before graduating from Yale University in 1966.
Career Highlights
- United States Secretary of State (2013–2017)
- Democratic nominee for U.S. President (2004)
- U.S. Senator from Massachusetts (1985–2013)
- Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee
- Founder of Vietnam Veterans of America
- Special Presidential Envoy for Climate (2021–present as of knowledge cutoff)
Trivia
- John Kerry served in the Vietnam War and was awarded several military honors, including the Silver Star, Bronze Star, and three Purple Hearts.
- He is fluent in French and has ancestral roots connecting him to both wealthy American families and Czech Jewish immigrants.
- John Kerry married Teresa Heinz, the widow of Senator John Heinz, in 1995.
FAQs
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John Kerry is 82 years old.
John Kerry was born the 11 December 1943.
Aurora, Colorado, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About December 11th, 1943, in brief:
- Historical events: John Kerry, the 68th United States Secretary of State and former U.S. Senator from Massachusetts, was born on December 11, 1943.
- Day of the week: December 11th, 1943 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: The Song of Bernadette directed by Henry King
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