Richard John Kerry (28 July 1915 - 29 July 2000) was an American airman, attorney, diplomat, and author. He was the father of Senator and 2004 Presidential candidate John Kerry. Wikipedia
Richard Kerry's book “The Star-Spangled Mirror” received almost no attention when it was first published. TNR says it will get some close reads now, because Richard's son is John Kerry --you've heard of him. www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/03/02/opinion/main603542.shtml
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