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Matthew McCloskey
Richard MaGuire
Personal details
Born(1893-02-26)February 26, 1893
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseHelen Dudley
Children6, including Thomas

Matthew Henry McCloskey Jr. (February 26, 1893 – April 26, 1973) was a

United States Ambassador to Ireland from 1962 to 1964.[1]

Biography

McCloskey was born in

District of Columbia Stadium (now RFK Stadium).[3] "Matt: A Biography of Matthew H. McCloskey"[4] by Robert J Ehlinger details McCloskey's life story. From 1943 to 1948, to help with the World War II efforts, McCloskey & Company built ships at the McCloskey & Company Shipyard in Tampa, Florida. [5][6][7]

Democratic Party

McCloskey was an active Democrat and was a delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 1936, 1940, 1944 and 1948.[3] In 1955, he became Treasurer of the Democratic National Committee, a role he held until 1962.[8][9] He is credited with inventing $100-a-plate fundraising dinners.[1][2]

Ambassador to Ireland

In 1962, McCloskey was appointed ambassador to Ireland by President Kennedy.[10] After confirmation by the Senate, he presented his credentials to Irish leaders on July 19, 1962, and had the official title of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary.[10]

Resignation

In early 1964, it was reported that McCloskey would resign his Ireland post in order to assist with fundraising for that year's

FBI investigation into the awarding of contracts for District of Columbia Stadium work.[12] His resignation as ambassador became official on June 7, 1964.[10]

Personal life

McCloskey and his wife had six children, including Thomas McCloskey who succeeded his father in running the construction company. McCloskey died in Philadelphia in April 1973.

References

  1. ^ a b "Ex-Ambassador To Ireland Dead". Press & Sun-Bulletin. Binghamton, New York. AP. April 27, 1973. Retrieved April 19, 2017 – via newspapers.com.
  2. ^ a b "M'CLOSKEY NOMINATED AMBASSADOR". The Gettysburg Times. Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. AP. June 7, 1962. Retrieved April 19, 2017 – via newspapers.com.
  3. ^ a b c "Matthew McCloskey". Spartacus Educational. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
  4. ^ Ehlinger, Robert J. (1987). Matt : a biography of Matthew H. McCloskey. Internet Archive. [U.S. : s.n.]
  5. ^ "McCloskey & Company is formed – Cornerstone Holdings, LLC".
  6. ^ concrete ship, shipbuildinghistory.com
  7. ^ "Shipyards and Suppliers for U. S. Maritime Commission During World War II". www.usmm.org.
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  9. ^ "Democrat's Treasurer Resigns After 7 Years". The New York Times. Vol. CXI, no. 38058 (Late City ed.). United Press International. April 6, 1962. p. 23.
  10. ^ a b c "Matthew Henry McCloskey Jr. (1893–1973)". history.state.gov. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
  11. ^ "Envoy Resigns". The Bee. Danville, Virginia. January 18, 1964. Retrieved April 19, 2017 – via newspapers.com.
  12. ^ "McCloskey Faces Suit, FBI Probe". Philadelphia Daily News. January 23, 1964. Retrieved April 19, 2017 – via newspapers.com.

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Preceded by
United States Ambassador to Ireland

1962–1964 		Succeeded by
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