John Kerry (see below photo) was born on 11/12/1943, in the US state of Colorado.He is a politician, a member of the Democratic Party, and since February 2013 - Sixty-eighth US Secretary of State.
Childhood
Father John - diplomat Richard Kerry.His mother - Rosemary Kerry Isabel (nee FOBS).She is a representative of a very wealthy and famous dynasty.It is said that in the list of the relatives of John Kerry can find four US presidents.Among them is George W. Bush.In addition to John's family had three children.
in their summer vacation future politician visited France, where the family estate FOBS.Here and there was his first meeting with his cousin Brice Lalonde, who in 1981 participated in the campaign for the presidency of France.Later he founded the party "green".
Family diplomat living in America, in Europe.From 1957 to 1962, John was the home school of St. Paul.It was during this period, and there was the formation of his character.During the five years in the school boy stood out from the crowd of children.He was a good student and loved sports.
at St. Paul's, he enrolled in the eighth grade.The boy's life it was the seventh school.Everywhere friend John pointed mellowness and complexity of his character.However, Kerry certainly stood out for its seriousness.As a student of the school, John Kerry became the organizer of a political club.At its meetings not discussed the question of past wars or ancient history and current events of the Cold War, which had an impact on the lives of people of the period.John was a member of the French club and was elected a member of the editorial board that produces the student newspaper "Pelican".Kerry was considered the school a wonderful speaker, and even won a convincing victory in the contest of oratory.Even John was playing in the group «Electras» bass.
Youth
John Kerry graduated from high school in Switzerland.After that, he became a student at Yale University.The taste of the political struggle Kerry knew back in the early years, when he worked in the campaign headquarters of the then Senator John F.Kennedy.
After Yale, John volunteered for the army.He served in Vietnam, where he commanded a combat boat.During service Kerry was awarded three medals "Purple Heart", as well as bronze and silver stars.These achievements have allowed John honorably discharged.
Early career
John Kerry, whose biography as a politician began in April 1971, founded the group after the demobilization of veterans, opposed the continuation of the war in Vietnam.Before the Senate Committee, he made a speech in which he pointed to the criminal nature of the hostilities.After that, John Kerry became known throughout America.A year later he attempted to enter the Congress, but it did not succeed.
John Kerry received his law degree and became a prosecutor, as well as vice-governor of Massachusetts.The turning point in his biography came in 1984. He was first elected to the Senate, which Kerry has not left yet.
Life
legally married John Kerry joined in 1970. He married Giulini Thorne.In 1973 they had a daughter, Alexandra, and in 1976 - Vanessa.In 1982, suffering from severe depression Thorn asked her husband for a divorce.The marriage was dissolved in 1988
In 1990, John Heinz - a fellow Senator - introduced Kerry and his wife Teresa.A year later, tragedy struck.Heinz died in a car accident.After a while, John and Theresa started dating, and in 1995 registered their marriage.Kerry younger than his wife of five years.Status of the influential American families, according to experts, more than three billion dollars.This enables John Kerry in the list of the wealthiest American politicians.
presidential candidate
In 2004, John Kerry attempted to defeat George Bush and take the main state post of the country.However, he failed.At this time, the star began to ascend the little-known senator from Chicago, Barack Obama.
young politician entrusted to read it on the candidate John Kerry.After the speech, Barak began to promise victory in the presidential race in 2008 about John Kerry simply forgotten.Voters found it boring speech.
work under the leadership of the young president
Obama's ambitious initiative to normalize relations with Iran have been implemented by the Chairman of the Senate Committee dealing with foreign issues.This position at the time and held by John Kerry.He became president of the US envoy to visit the country that Bush had been included in the list of the notorious "axis of evil."
new round of career
people want to see politics as a secretary of state or vice president.However, these positions went to Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden, respectively.
In December 2012, the number of news outlets noted the intention of President Obama to nominate John. Kerry for the post of secretary of state.December 21 the decision received a lot of positive reviews.
24.01.2013, the Senate committee on foreign policy hearings were held on the new appointment of John Kerry.01.29.2013 was held by secret ballot.As a result, the committee approved the candidacy of a prominent politician.On the same day the Senate was held additional ballots.His result: 3 votes against, 94 - for.
1.02.2013, the newly elected Secretary of State John Kerry took the oath.To work it has started the fourth of February.In the course of the case for a long time he did not have to go, because for the past twenty-eight years, Kerry sat in the upper chamber of the American parliament and the appointment of the previous four years, he was the head of the committee of foreign affairs.During this entire period, he formed certain views not only on issues of international concern, but also on the ways to solve them.His views are supported unanimously by the Senate.
John Kerry - the influential American politician, long-lived political scene.He is known for its rather low-key position on the Iranian nuclear issue.Moreover, the current US Secretary of State is opposed to the introduction of strict sanctions against the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Mr. Kerry deeply convinced that America must not destroy the existing global alliances.On the contrary, its purpose is to strengthen them, and the desire to achieve full agreement with the UN.
John Kerry Speaks of Russia as a country with which relations should necessarily be returned to the highest level.US Secretary of State is deeply convinced that America needs Moscow's help on a wide range of vital issues.In this connection it should establish cooperation with Russia, which, according to the policy over the past few years, was shaken.
Interests
John Kerry enjoys windsurfing and surfing, as well as hunting.He plays music on the bass guitar and playing hockey.Kerry is a fan of rock bands such as "The Beatles" and "Rolling Stones."
current US Secretary of State - an avid cyclist.He participated in the long bike rides, even during the presidential election campaign.Creation of special conditions required by Kerry and hotel staff where he has to stop.In his room must be installed bike.
