The United States’ secretary of state, John Kerry is currently on a two-day visit to Nigeria which will wrap up on Wednesday, August 24.
During this period, Kerry will visit various places in Nigeria and hold discussions with several eminent citizens as well as the president, Muhammadu Buhari.
Kerry is an important man in the current US government and his position affords him some very special powers. 10 important facts to know about the man, John Kerry and his authority as a US secretary of state.
1. Kerry is the 68th United States secretary of state
2. Kerry was the Democratic nominee for President of the United States in the 2004 presidential election. He lost to Republican incumbent George W. Bush.
3. Kerry was a former military man who served in the US Navy and fought in the Vietnam war between 1968–1969 as officer-in-charge (OIC) of a Swift Boat.
4. Kerry is an American hero from his part in the Vietnam War. He was awarded combat medals that include the Silver Star Medal, Bronze Star Medal, and three Purple Heart Medals.
5. Kerry is a diplomat with a degree in political science and a lawyer as well with Juris Doctor from the Boston College Law School.
6. Kerry has been married twice in his lifetime; first to Julia Thorne (1970–1988) and to Teresa Heinz (1995–present).
7. Kerry has two kids: Alexandra and Vanessa
8. As secretary of state, Kerry champions United States’ foreign policy thrust
9. In his position as secretary of state, Kerry, along with the secretary of the treasury, secretary of defense and attorney general are the four most important members in President Obama’s cabinet because of the importance of their respective departments.
10. Kerry, as secretary of state has custody of the Great Seal of the United States, which is used to authenticate certain documents issued by the U.S. federal government.
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