Summary
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 | |
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| United States Ambassador to Ireland | |
| In office April 30, 1982 – January 15, 1984 | |
| President | Ronald Reagan |
| Preceded by | William V. Shannon |
| Succeeded by | Robert F. Kane |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 1, 1930 New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Died | March 11, 2018 (aged 87) Pasadena, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Jacqueline Ann Biggerstaff |
| Children | 5 |
| Alma mater | UCLA |
| 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 edit
- ^ "Peter H. Dailey". Council of American Ambassadors. Retrieved April 28, 2017.
- ^ a b "7 Former Bruins Join UCLA Sports Hall of Fame". Los Angeles Times. April 27, 1989. Retrieved April 28, 2017.
- ^ a b "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.
- ^ Dougherty, Philip H. (May 18, 1983). "Advertising; Interpublic To Acquire Dailey". The New York Times. Retrieved April 28, 2017.
- ^ a b c "Executive Profile: Peter H. Dailey". Bloomberg. Retrieved April 28, 2017.
- ^ Gennawey, Sam (December 12, 2013). "Disney for sale?". Retrieved April 28, 2017.
- ^ "Patricia A. Disney". Los Angeles Times. February 4, 2012. Retrieved April 28, 2017.
- ^ a b c "Peter H. Dailey (1930–)". history.state.gov. Retrieved April 28, 2017.
- ^ "Honorary Degrees | Whittier College". www.whittier.edu. Retrieved 2020-02-20.
- ^ "Jacqueline A. Dailey (1931–2016)". Los Angeles Times. November 25, 2016. Retrieved April 28, 2016 – via legacy.com.
- ^ "Peter H. Dailey's Obituary on Orange County Register". Orange County Register. Retrieved 2018-03-19.
Further reading edit
- Dailey, Peter H. (May 2, 1994). "Flying in the Face of Popular Myth". Advertising Age. Retrieved April 28, 2017.
President Nixon will be judged much differently in the future than he has been in the past.
External links edit
- "Sons of Westwood: Bruins Legends – Pete Dailey". Bruin Gold. May 10, 2011. Retrieved April 28, 2017.
- "RTÉ Stills Library". RTÉ Archives. May 1, 1982. Retrieved April 28, 2017.
Peter H Dailey, US ambassador to Ireland in Dublin Airport with his wife