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John Kerry

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  • Born 11 December 1943
  • Age 81
  • Birth Place Aurora, Colorado U.S.
  • Profession Politician, Diplomat, Businessman, Activist
  • Political Party Democratic
  • In Office 68th United States Secretary Of State February 1, 2013 - January 20, 2017, United States Special Presidential Envoy For Climate January 20, 2021 - March 6, 2024, United States Senatorfrom Massachusetts January 2, 1985 - February 1, 2013, Chair Of The Senate Foreign Relations Committee January 6, 2009 - February 1, 2013, Chair Of The Senate Small Business Committee January 3, 2007 - January 3, 2009, 66th Lieutenant Governor Of Massachusetts January 6, 1983 - January 2, 1985

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John Kerry BIOGRAPHY

Last Updated : 04 Feb 2025
John Forbes Kerry: A Life in Public Service Born December 11, 1943, John Kerry's career spans military service, anti-war activism, and high-level political office. A decorated Vietnam War veteran, earning three Purple Hearts, a Silver Star, and a Bronze Star, he transitioned to outspoken opposition ...

John Kerry PERSONAL LIFE

Father Richard J. Kerry
Mother Rosemary Forbes Kerry
Spouse Julia Thorne ​ ​(1970; 1988), ​Teresa Heinz ​(1995), ​
Children Alexandra, Vanessa
Education Yale University (BA), Boston College (JD)

POSITIONS HELD BY John Kerry

Position Tenure
United States Secretary of State 1 February 2013 - 20 January 2017
assistant district attorney 1977 - 1982
Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts 6 March 1983 - 2 January 1985
United States senator 2 January 1985 - 3 January 1985
United States senator 3 January 1985 - 3 January 1987
United States senator 3 January 1987 - 3 January 1989
United States senator 3 January 1989 - 3 January 1991
United States senator 3 January 1991 - 3 January 1993
United States senator 3 January 1993 - 3 January 1995
United States senator 3 January 1995 - 3 January 1997
United States senator 3 January 1997 - 3 January 1999
United States senator 3 January 1999 - 3 January 2001
United States senator 3 January 2001 - 3 January 2003
United States senator 3 January 2003 - 3 January 2005
United States senator 3 January 2005 - 3 January 2007
United States senator 3 January 2007 - 3 January 2009
United States senator 3 January 2009 - 3 January 2011
United States senator 3 January 2011 - 3 January 2013
United States senator 3 January 2013 - 1 February 2013

JOHN KERRY NEWS

'We're in trouble:' U.S. envoy warns countries off track on climate goals

January 24, 2022 10:58 pm

Kerry told the event that he is concerned about the recent uptick in the use of coal globally and about plans to build new coal plants without carbon capture technology.

John Kerry says climate talks may miss target

October 14, 2021 6:26 pm

Kerry and others early on billed the Glasgow summit as "the last, best chance" to drum up momentum for the emissions cuts and investment in renewable energy"

Expect India to announce more goals ahead of COP26: John Kerry

September 15, 2021 2:20 am

“I’m confident that India is going to announce one thing or another going into COP, as will many other nations we haven’t heard from yet. So, I anticipate increases of ambition from a lot of different places,’’ he said.

US will help India with its target of achieving 450 GW of renewable energy by 2030: John Kerry

September 13, 2021 10:12 pm

John Kerry, along with Union Minister for Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, on Monday launched the Climate Action and Finance Mobilisation Dialogue between the two countries, which Kerry has called a “powerful avenue for US-India collaboration”.

John Kerry to begin India visit today for ‘climate crisis efforts’

September 12, 2021 3:14 am

Kerry will meet with both ministers and officials in the Indian government, as well as private sector leaders to “discuss efforts to raise global climate ambition and speed India’s clean energy transition’’.

US envoy Kerry says China crucial to handling climate crisis

September 03, 2021 12:25 pm

On Wednesday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi warned Kerry that deteriorating U.S.-China relations could undermine cooperation between the two on climate change.

US defended Amazon after article showed company bypassed Indian law

May 21, 2021 8:51 pm

Amazon senior executive Jay Carney had been advised by colleagues in 2019 not to disclose to India's ambassador in Washington that two sellers on Amazon's Indian website accounted for a large chunk of its sales.

John Kerry says net-zero not US message, welcomes activism like Disha Ravi’s

April 09, 2021 9:50 am

The US has been pushing for net zero carbon emissions, under which a country compensates for the greenhouse gases it generates by making provisions for absorption and removal of an equal amount.

India on track to meet Paris pact commitments: PM Modi at Kerry meet

April 08, 2021 3:08 am

“Prime Minister noted that India is committed to meeting its nationally determined contributions under the Paris Agreement and that it was among the few countries on track to meet these commitments,” the Prime Minister’s Office said in a statement.

India a 'red-hot investment opportunity for its clean energy transition': John Kerry

February 12, 2021 7:20 am

Kerry also praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his commitment to addressing the challenge posed by climate change which the Biden Administration believes poses an existential threat to humanity.

JOHN KERRY PHOTOS

AAP's newsmakers, Obama's chat with Merkel, Sonia Gandhi's meeting with Congress Chief Ministers

June 13, 2015 4:45 pm

Dr Manabi Bandyopadhya interacting with teaching staff, Arrested AAP Law Minister Jitender Singh Tomar, Angela Merkel speaks with Barack Obama.

The Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2015 at a glance

January 11, 2015 4:39 pm

John Kerry is in India to attend an international investment conference and push trade ties with the giant South Asian nation ahead of visit by President Barack Obama later this month.

Narendra Modi meets US President Barack Obama

September 30, 2014 1:24 pm

Narendra Modi and Barack Obama will discuss ways to accelerate economic growth, bolster security cooperation, and collaborate in activities.

John Kerry meets Sushma Swaraj

July 31, 2014 5:54 pm

Kerry is here for the first Cabinet-level between the Obama administration and Indian govt led by Narendra Modi.

JOHN KERRY VIDEOS

Defence Experts laud Kerry for asking Pak to deliver on Pathankot

January 10, 2016 7:46 am

New Delhi, Jan 10 (ANI): Defence Experts on Sunday lauded US Secretary of State John Kerry's move to ask Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to take action against the evidence provided by India with regard to the Pathankot terror attack. Defence Expert Ranjeet Rai said Kerry, who is experienced and traveled a lot, is actually the troubleshooter for the United States. However another senior Defence Expert Qamar Agha said that India should not call off the talks but suspend it till the time Pakistan takes action on terrorism.

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