Joseph J. Sisco
Joseph J. Sisco | |
|---|---|
| 10th President of American University | |
| In office 1976–1980 | |
| Preceded by | George H. Williams |
| Succeeded by | Richard E. Berendzen |
| 8th Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs | |
| In office February 19, 1974 – June 30, 1976 | |
| President | Richard Nixon Gerald Ford |
| Preceded by | William J. Porter |
| Succeeded by | Philip Habib |
| 10th Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern and South Asian Affairs | |
| In office February 10, 1969 – February 18, 1974 | |
| President | Richard Nixon |
| Preceded by | Parker T. Hart |
| Succeeded by | Alfred Atherton |
| 7th Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs | |
| In office September 10, 1965 – February 9, 1969 | |
| President | Lyndon Johnson Richard Nixon |
| Preceded by | Harlan Cleveland |
| Succeeded by | Samuel De Palma |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 31, 1919 Chicago, Illinois |
| Died | November 23, 2004 (aged 85) Chevy Chase, Maryland |
| Cause of death | Complications of diabetes |
| Spouse |
Jean Churchill Head
(m. 1946; died 1990) |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Knox College (BA) University of Chicago (MA, PhD) |
| Profession | Diplomat, businessman |
| Nickname | "Jumping Joe" |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1942-1945 |
| Rank | First lieutenant |
| Unit | 41st Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
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Joseph John Sisco (October 31, 1919 – November 23, 2004) was a diplomat who played a major role in then-Secretary of State Henry Kissinger's shuttle diplomacy in the Middle East. His career in the State Department spanned five presidential administrations.