U.S. Embassy in Ireland Statement on the Death of Jean Kennedy-Smith, Former Ambassador to Ireland
June 19, 2020
June 19, 2020
DUBLIN, Ireland, June 19 -- The U.S. Embassy in Ireland issued the following statement:
U.S. Embassy Dublin is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jean Kennedy Smith, who served as U.S. Ambassador to Ireland from 1993-1998. Ambassador Kennedy Smith played a pivotal role in the peace process in Northern Ireland and devoted much of her time to moving Northern Ireland from the dark days of violence and despair to the brighter days of peace, reconciliation, and partnership.
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U.S. Embassy Dublin is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jean Kennedy Smith, who served as U.S. Ambassador to Ireland from 1993-1998. Ambassador Kennedy Smith played a pivotal role in the peace process in Northern Ireland and devoted much of her time to moving Northern Ireland from the dark days of violence and despair to the brighter days of peace, reconciliation, and partnership.
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