Robert J. McCloskey

Early Life and Education

Robert James McCloskey was born on November 25, 1922, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Thomas McCloskey and Anna Wallace. He served in the United States Marine Corps (USMC) from 1942 to 1945, during which he was promoted to Staff Sergeant.

After World War II, McCloskey completed his studies at Temple University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in 1953.

Career

McCloskey began his career as a bartender from 1945 to 1952 and then worked as a reporter from 1952 to 1955. In 1955, he joined the United States Department of State, where he worked on publications from 1957 to 1958 and in the press department from 1958 to 1964.

From 1964 to 1973, McCloskey served as a spokesperson for the United States Department of State. He was then appointed as the United States Ambassador to Cyprus from June 20, 1973, to January 14, 1974, but was asked to return to his old job as spokesperson.

Government Career

McCloskey's government career continued with his appointment as Assistant Secretary of State for Congressional Relations from February 21, 1975, to September 10, 1976. He later served as the United States Ambassador to the Netherlands and Greece.

Later Life and Death

In 1961, McCloskey married Anne Taylor Phelan, with whom he had two daughters, Lisa and Andre. He died of leukemia on November 28, 1996, in Chevy Chase, Maryland, at the age of 74.

References

* Note: The provided sources do not include any specific references for this article. If additional information is available, please provide it to ensure the accuracy and completeness of this article.