Background
Kessler, Richard John was born on April 11, 1948 in Oneida, New York, United States. Son of Richard John Kessler and Mary Alice (Starr) Day.
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Richard John Kessler
Edit ProfileSenate professional staff member
Richard John Kessler, American Senate professional staff member. Decorated Bronze star, Army Commendation medal, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry; Rotary International Graduate fellow, 1978; National Merit scholar, 1966. Member vestry St. John's Episcopal Church, Chevy Chase, Maryland., 1991. Sergeant United States Army, 1970-1973, Vietnam.
Education
Bachelor, Colgate University, 1970; Master of Arts, Tufts. U., 1974; M.A.L.D., Tufts. U., 1976; Doctor of Philosophy, Tufts.
Career
Fellow, Center for Strategic and International Studies, Washington, 1980-1984; senior associate, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Washington, 1985-1988; professional staff member foreign relations committee, United States Senate, Washington, since 1989. Visiting professor American U., Washington, 1988.
Achievements
Membership
Member vestry St. John's Episcopal Church, Chevy Chase, Maryland., 1991. Sergeant United States Army, 1970-1973, Vietnam.
Connections
Married Pamela Mary Jameson Cox, June 18, 1978. Children: Tristan, Catriona, Nicholas, Duncan.
