John D. J. Moore

John Denis Joseph Moore Jr.[1] (November 10, 1910 – September 12, 1988)[2][3] was an American lawyer, business executive, and United States Ambassador to Ireland (1969–1975).[3]

John D. J. Moore
United States Ambassador to Ireland
In office June 23, 1969 – June 30, 1975
President	Richard Nixon
Preceded by	Leo J. Sheridan
Succeeded by	Walter Curley
Personal details
Born	(1910-11-10)November 10, 1910 New York City
Died	September 12, 1988(1988-09-12) (aged 77) New York City
Nationality	American
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Mary Foote (d. 1975)
Children	6
Relatives	Richard A. Moore (brother)
Alma mater	Yale University Yale Law School

Moore was a graduate of Yale University and Yale Law School.[2] He worked for White & Case before becoming assistant corporation counsel and then assistant district attorney for New York City.[3] He later returned to private business and worked for W. R. Grace and Company.[3] He traveled to South America and the Soviet Union in 1958 and 1959 with then Vice President Richard Nixon, in an advisory role.[3]

In 1969, Moore was appointed ambassador to Ireland by President Nixon.[4] After confirmation by the Senate, he presented his credentials to Irish leaders on June 23, 1969.[4] He had the official title of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, and served in the role until June 30, 1975.[4] His brother, Richard A. Moore, later served as ambassador to Ireland under President George H. W. Bush.[5]

While in Ireland, Moore's daughter Margaret died in October 1974,[6] and his wife, Mary Foote Moore, died in January 1975[7] – both were buried in Dublin. Moore died of bone cancer in Manhattan in 1988,[3] and he was interred in Ireland next to his wife and daughter in Deans Grange Cemetery.[8][7]

References

1. "John D. J. Moore, State Labor Official". The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. October 2, 1940. Retrieved April 26, 2017 – via newspapers.com.
2. "Ambassador is Devoted to Ireland". Battle Creek Enquirer. Battle Creek, Michigan. April 1, 1969. Retrieved April 25, 2017 – via newspapers.com.
3. Fowler, Glenn (September 13, 1988). "John D. J. Moore, an Executive And a Former Envoy, Dies at 77". The New York Times. Retrieved April 26, 2017.
4. "John Denis Joseph Moore (1910–1988)". history.state.gov. Retrieved April 26, 2017.
5. "Richard A. Moore; Ex-Envoy to Ireland, Counsel to Nixon". Los Angeles Times. January 30, 1995. Retrieved April 25, 2017.
6. "MARGARET MOORE". The New York Times. October 21, 1974. Retrieved April 26, 2017.
7. "Mrs. Moore Dies; Ambassador's Wife". Hartford Courant. Hartford, Connecticut. January 24, 1975. Retrieved April 26, 2017 – via newspapers.com.
8. "John Moore, ex-ambassador to Ireland, dies". The Indianapolis Star. September 13, 1988. Retrieved April 29, 2017 – via newspapers.com.

External links

• The John Moore Newman Fellowship at ucdfoundation.ie
• John Denis Joseph Moore at Find a Grave
• "Deansgrange Cemetery. St. Brigid's Section, Pt 7, Co. Dublin, Ireland". Ireland Genealogy Projects Archives. Retrieved April 30, 2017. No.1012 JOHN D. J. MOORE 1910 - 1988 | United States Ambassador to Ireland | 1969 - 1975 | MARY FOOTE MOORE 1910 - 1975 | His Wife | MARGARET FOOTE MOORE 1938 - 1974 | Their Daughter | R.I.P.

Diplomatic posts
Preceded by Leo J. Sheridan	United States Ambassador to Ireland 1969–1975	Succeeded by Walter Curley