Alan Keyes

Alan Keyes
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Name	Alan Keyes
Birth date	August 7, 1950
Birth place	New York City, New York
Occupation	Politician, Diplomat
Party	Republican

Alan Keyes is an American politician, Diplomat, and Conservative activist who has been involved in various Republican primary elections and has held several notable positions, including Ambassador to the United Nations Economic and Social Council. He has been associated with prominent figures such as Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, and Pat Buchanan. Keyes has also been involved with organizations like the Heritage Foundation and has participated in events such as the Republican National Convention. His views have been influenced by thinkers like Ayn Rand, Milton Friedman, and William F. Buckley Jr..

● Early Life and Education

Alan Keyes was born in New York City, New York, to a Catholic family and spent his early years in Newark, New Jersey. He attended St. Mary's High School and later enrolled in Harvard University, where he earned a degree in Government and studied under prominent scholars like Henry Kissinger and Samuel P. Huntington. Keyes also attended the Salisbury School and was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa society. His education has been compared to that of other notable figures, such as Bill Clinton, who also attended Georgetown University and Yale University, and George W. Bush, who attended Andover and Yale University.

● Career

Keyes began his career in the United States Foreign Service and served as a Diplomat in Zambia and Kenya. He later worked as a staff member for Senator Jesse Helms and was involved in the Reagan Administration as an Assistant Secretary of State. Keyes has also been a Professor at Boston University and has taught at other institutions, including Chapman University and the Catholic University of America. His career has been influenced by events like the Cold War and the Fall of the Berlin Wall, and he has worked with organizations like the National Endowment for the Humanities and the United States Agency for International Development.

● Political Campaigns

Keyes has run for public office several times, including Senate seats in Maryland and Illinois. He has also participated in Republican primary elections for the President of the United States, competing against candidates like George W. Bush, John McCain, and Mitt Romney. Keyes' campaigns have been supported by figures like Pat Robertson and Phyllis Schlafly, and he has been involved in events like the Conservative Political Action Conference and the Values Voter Summit. His political views have been compared to those of other Conservative politicians, such as Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher.

● Personal Life

Keyes is a Catholic and has been married to Jocelyn Marcel Keyes since 1979. He has three children, including Francis Keyes, who has been involved in his father's political campaigns. Keyes has been a vocal advocate for Pro-life causes and has worked with organizations like the National Right to Life Committee and the American Life League. He has also been involved in charitable work, including supporting the Catholic Relief Services and the Salvation Army.

● Public Positions and Views

Keyes has taken strong stances on various issues, including Abortion, Same-sex marriage, and Gun rights. He has been a vocal critic of Barack Obama and has expressed support for Tea Party activists. Keyes has also been involved in debates about Immigration reform and has worked with organizations like the Federation for American Immigration Reform and the Center for Immigration Studies. His views have been influenced by thinkers like Russell Kirk and William F. Buckley Jr., and he has been compared to other Conservative politicians, such as Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum. Keyes has also been a supporter of the Boy Scouts of America and has worked with organizations like the National Eagle Scout Association.