John Bolton

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was John Bolton born?November 20, 1948
2. Where was John Bolton born?Albany, New York
3. What is the published work?Author of the best-selling memoir 'The Room Where It Happened'
4. What is the political affiliation?Republican Party
5. Who is John Bolton?John Bolton is an American lawyer and diplomat who has worked for several U.S. presidents and talks about foreign policy.
6. What jobs has John Bolton had?He has been a lawyer in the Justice Department, a State Department official, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, and the National Security Advisor.

Foreign Policy Hawk: An individual who advocates for a strong, assertive, and often military-driven approach to international relations and national security.
United Nations Ambassador: The principal representative of a nation to the United Nations, tasked with articulating and advancing the country's foreign policy objectives within the global body.
National Security Advisor: A senior official within the executive branch of government responsible for advising the President on national security and foreign policy matters.
Recess Appointee: An individual appointed to a government position by the President when the Senate is not in session, serving until the end of the next Senate session or until a confirmation vote.