AKA Frank J. Shakespeare, Jr.

Born: 9-Apr-1925
Birthplace: New York City

Gender: Male
Religion: Roman Catholic
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Diplomat, Activist

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: US Ambassador to the Vatican, 1986-89

Military service: US Navy (Lt., 1945-46)

Advisor to Jack Kemp's 1996 Presidential campaign.

Father: Frank Shakespeare
Mother: Frances Hughes
Wife: Deborah Anne Spaeth (m. 9-Oct-1954, one son, two daughters)
Son: Mark
Daughter: Andrea
Daughter: Fredrika

    University: BS, College of the Holy Cross (1946)

    US Ambassador to the Vatican (1986-89)
    US Ambassador to Portugal (1985-86)
    Board for International Broadcasting Chairman (1981-85)
    RKO General, Inc. President (1975-81)
    Westinghouse EVP (1973-75)
    US Information Agency Director (1969-73)
    CBS President, CBS Television (1950-69)
    Catholic Campaign for America
    Council for National Policy
    Dutch Treat Club (1978-85)
    Fund for American Studies Board of Regents
    National Conservative Campaign Fund National Advisory Board
    National Strategy Information Center
    The Heritage Foundation
    Knights of Malta
    Philadelphia Society Board of Trustees

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