Peter H. Dailey

Peter H. Dailey (May 1, 1930 – March 11, 2018) was an American advertising executive, who served as United States Ambassador to Ireland (1982–1984).[1]

Peter H. Dailey
United States Ambassador to Ireland
In office
April 30, 1982 – January 15, 1984
PresidentRonald Reagan
Preceded byWilliam V. Shannon
Succeeded byRobert F. Kane
Personal details
Born(1930-05-01)May 1, 1930
New Orleans, Louisiana
DiedMarch 11, 2018(2018-03-11) (aged 87)
Pasadena, California
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Jacqueline Ann Biggerstaff
Children5
Alma materUCLA
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Navy

Dailey was born in New Orleans in 1930; he attended UCLA where he played college football for the Bruins (1951–1953).[2] He graduated from the UCLA Anderson School of Management in 1954, and served in the US Navy (1954–1956).[3] He worked for Foote, Cone and Belding (1963–1964) and Campbell Ewald (1964–1968) before becoming chairman and CEO of his own company, Dailey International Group, in 1968.[3] The company was acquired by Interpublic in 1983.[4]

Dailey acted as principal media strategist for President Nixon during the 1972 election and for President Reagan during the 1980 election.[5] He served on the Presidential Advisory Committee on Arms Control and Disarmament, and was counselor to William J. Casey, Director of Central Intelligence.[5] At various times, he was a member of the board of directors of several companies, including Walt Disney Productions;[5] Dailey's sister Patricia was married to Roy E. Disney.[6][7]

In 1982, Dailey was appointed ambassador to Ireland by President Reagan.[8] After confirmation by the Senate, he presented his credentials to Irish leaders on April 30, 1982.[8] He had the official title of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, and served in the role until January 15, 1984.[8] In 1984, Dailey was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws (LL.D.) degree from Whittier College.[9] In 1989, Dailey was inducted to the UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame.[2]

Dailey's wife, Jacqueline, died in 2016; the couple had five children.[10] On March 11, 2018, Dailey died at his Pasadena home at the age of 87.[11]

References
  1. "Peter H. Dailey". Council of American Ambassadors. Retrieved April 28, 2017.
  2. "7 Former Bruins Join UCLA Sports Hall of Fame". Los Angeles Times. April 27, 1989. Retrieved April 28, 2017.
  3. "Nomination of Peter H. Dailey To Be United States Ambassador to Ireland" (Press release). February 16, 1982. Retrieved April 28, 2017 – via The American Presidency Project.
  4. Dougherty, Philip H. (May 18, 1983). "Advertising; Interpublic To Acquire Dailey". The New York Times. Retrieved April 28, 2017.
  5. "Executive Profile: Peter H. Dailey". Bloomberg. Retrieved April 28, 2017.
  6. Gennawey, Sam (December 12, 2013). "Disney for sale?". Retrieved April 28, 2017.
  7. "Patricia A. Disney". Los Angeles Times. February 4, 2012. Retrieved April 28, 2017.
  8. "Peter H. Dailey (1930–)". history.state.gov. Retrieved April 28, 2017.
  9. "Honorary Degrees | Whittier College". www.whittier.edu. Retrieved 2020-02-20.
  10. "Jacqueline A. Dailey (1931–2016)". Los Angeles Times. November 25, 2016. Retrieved April 28, 2016 – via legacy.com.
  11. "Peter H. Dailey's Obituary on Orange County Register". Orange County Register. Retrieved 2018-03-19.

Further reading
Diplomatic posts
Preceded by
William V. Shannon		 United States Ambassador to Ireland
1982–1984		 Succeeded by
Robert F. Kane
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