John D. J. Moore

John Denis Joseph Moore Jr.[1] (November 10, 1910 – September 12, 1988)[2][3] was an American lawyer, business executive, and United States Ambassador to Ireland (1969–1975).[3]

John D. J. Moore
United States Ambassador to Ireland
In office June 23, 1969 – June 30, 1975
President	Richard Nixon
Preceded by	Leo J. Sheridan
Succeeded by	Walter Curley
Personal details
Born	(1910-11-10)November 10, 1910 New York City
Died	September 12, 1988(1988-09-12) (aged 77) New York City
Nationality	American
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Mary Foote (d. 1975)
Children	6
Relatives	Richard A. Moore (brother)
Alma mater	Yale University Yale Law School

Moore was a graduate of Yale University and Yale Law School.[2] He worked for White & Case before becoming assistant corporation counsel and then assistant district attorney for New York City.[3] He later returned to private business and worked for W. R. Grace and Company.[3] He traveled to South America and the Soviet Union in 1958 and 1959 with then Vice President Richard Nixon, in an advisory role.[3]

In 1969, Moore was appointed ambassador to Ireland by President Nixon.[4] After confirmation by the Senate, he presented his credentials to Irish leaders on June 23, 1969.[4] He had the official title of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, and served in the role until June 30, 1975.[4] His brother, Richard A. Moore, later served as ambassador to Ireland under President George H. W. Bush.[5]

While in Ireland, Moore's daughter Margaret died in October 1974,[6] and his wife, Mary Foote Moore, died in January 1975[7] – both were buried in Dublin. Moore died of bone cancer in Manhattan in 1988,[3] and he was interred in Ireland next to his wife and daughter in Deans Grange Cemetery.[8][7]