
Cyrus Vance
The former Manhattan District Attorney who, along with the DOJ, looked at the case against Trump and initially passed on prosecuting it.
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Summary
Cyrus Roberts Vance (1917-2002) was an American lawyer and diplomat who held significant positions in multiple U.S. administrations. He served as the 57th United States Secretary of State under President Jimmy Carter from 1977 to 1980, advocating for negotiation and arms reduction in foreign policy. Vance resigned from his role as Secretary of State in protest of Operation Eagle Claw, a failed mission to rescue American hostages in Iran. Earlier in his career, he was the United States Deputy Secretary of Defense during the Johnson administration, and served as Secretary of the Army and General Counsel of the Department of Defense under President Kennedy. Vance was also the cousin and adoptive son of John W. Davis, the 1924 Democratic presidential nominee, and the father of Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. In a separate context, the former District Attorney Cyrus Vance was mentioned as having previously passed on a case involving Donald Trump, which was later pursued by DA Alvin Bragg.
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Extracted Attributes
Born
1917-03-27, Clarksburg, West Virginia, U.S.
Died
2002-01-12, New York City, U.S.
Award
Four Freedoms Award – Freedom Medal
Spouse
Gay Sloane (m. 1947)
Education
Yale University (BA, LLB), Kent School
Full Name
Cyrus Roberts Vance
Occupation
Lawyer, Diplomat
Citizenship
United States
Age at Death
84 years
Resting Place
Arlington National Cemetery
Political Party
Democratic Party
Number of Children
5
Timeline
- Born Cyrus Roberts Vance in Clarksburg, West Virginia, U.S. (Source: Wikipedia, Web Search)
1917-03-27
- His father, John Carl Vance II, died unexpectedly of pneumonia. (Source: Web Search)
1922
- Married Gay Sloane. (Source: Web Search)
1947
- Served as General Counsel of the Department of Defense under President John F. Kennedy. (Source: Wikipedia, Web Search)
Unknown (Kennedy Administration)
- Served as Secretary of the Army under President John F. Kennedy. (Source: Wikipedia, Web Search)
Unknown (Kennedy Administration)
- Served as United States Deputy Secretary of Defense during the Johnson administration. (Source: Wikipedia, Web Search)
Unknown (Johnson Administration)
- Appointed as a delegate to the Paris peace talks by President Lyndon B. Johnson. (Source: Web Search)
1968
- Received the Presidential Medal of Freedom. (Source: Web Search)
1969-01
- Became a member of the Trilateral Commission. (Source: Web Search)
1973
- Appointed Secretary of State by President Jimmy Carter. (Source: Web Search)
1977-01-21
- Entered position as Secretary of State. (Source: Web Search)
1977-01-23
- Served as the 57th United States Secretary of State under President Jimmy Carter, emphasizing negotiation and arms reduction in foreign policy. (Source: Wikipedia, Web Search)
1977-1980
- Resigned as Secretary of State in protest of Operation Eagle Claw, a failed mission to rescue American hostages in Iran. (Source: Wikipedia, Web Search)
1980-04-28
- Served as the United Nations Special Envoy to Bosnia. (Source: Web Search)
1993
- Died in New York City, U.S. (Source: Wikipedia, Web Search)
2002-01-12
Wikipedia
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Cyrus Roberts Vance (March 27, 1917 – January 12, 2002) was an American lawyer and diplomat who served as the 57th United States Secretary of State under President Jimmy Carter from 1977 to 1980. Prior to serving in that position, he was the United States Deputy Secretary of Defense in the Johnson administration. During the Kennedy administration he was Secretary of the Army and General Counsel of the Department of Defense. As Secretary of State, Vance approached foreign policy with an emphasis on negotiation over conflict and a special interest in arms reduction. In April 1980, he resigned in protest of Operation Eagle Claw, the secret mission to rescue American hostages in Iran. He was succeeded by Edmund Muskie. Vance was the cousin (and adoptive son) of 1924 Democratic presidential nominee and lawyer John W. Davis. He was the father of Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr.
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- Cyrus Vance
Cyrus Roberts Vance (March 27, 1917 – January 12, 2002) was an American lawyer and diplomat who served as the 57th United States Secretary of State under President Jimmy Carter from 1977 to 1980. Prior to serving in that position, he was the United States Deputy Secretary of Defense in the Johnson administration. During the Kennedy administration he was Secretary of the Army and General Counsel of the Department of Defense. [...] [edit] Cyrus Vance was born on March 27, 1917, in Clarksburg, West Virginia. He was the son of John Carl Vance II and his wife Amy Roberts Vance, and had an elder brother, John Carl Vance III. Following Vance's birth, his family relocated to Bronxville, New York, so that his father could commute to New York City, where he was an insurance broker. Vance's father was also a landowner and worked for a government agency during World War I. He died unexpectedly of pneumonia in 1922. [...] | Born | Cyrus Roberts Vance (1917-03-27)March 27, 1917 Clarksburg, West Virginia, U.S. | | Died | January 12, 2002(2002-01-12) (aged 84) New York City, U.S. | | Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery | | Political party | Democratic "Democratic Party (United States)") | | Spouse | Gay Sloane (m. 1947) | | Children | 5, including Cyrus Jr. | | Relatives | John W. Davis (adoptive father) | | Education | Yale University (BA, LLB) | | Signature | | | Military service | |
- Cyrus Vance Jr. - Wikipedia
Cyrus Roberts Vance Jr. (born June 14, 1954) is an American attorney and retired politician who served as the District Attorney of New York County, New York "New York (state)"). He was previously a principal partner at the law firm of Morvillo, Abramowitz, Grand, Iason, Anello, & Bohrer, P.C. He is the son of Cyrus Vance, former Secretary of State under President Jimmy Carter. Vance did not seek reelection as District Attorney in the 2021 election, and was succeeded by Alvin Bragg. He is [...] Vance is a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers, and is listed in The Best Lawyers in America – The New York Area’s Best Lawyers and New York’s Superlawyers – Manhattan Edition. ### Public service [edit] [...] | Vance in 2009 | | 36th District Attorney of New York County | | In officeJanuary 1, 2010 – January 1, 2022 | | Preceded by | Robert Morgenthau | | Succeeded by | Alvin Bragg | | | | Personal details | | Born | Cyrus Roberts Vance Jr. (1954-06-14) June 14, 1954 (age 71) New York City, New York "New York (state)"), U.S. | | Political party | Democratic "Democratic Party (United States)") | | Spouse | Peggy McDonnell (m. 1984) | | Children | 2 | | Parent | Cyrus Vance (father) |
- Cyrus Roberts Vance - People - Department History
Introduction Cyrus Roberts Vance was appointed Secretary of State by President Jimmy Carter on January 21, 1977. He entered his position on January 23 and resigned on April 28, 1980 in protest over President Carter’s decision to attempt a military rescue of American hostages in Iran. Image 2 Cyrus Roberts Vance, 57th Secretary of State Rise to Prominence [...] Although Vance returned to private law practice, he frequently found himself drawn back into a foreign policy role and served on several diplomatic missions, most notably as the United Nations Special Envoy to Bosnia in 1993. Vance died in early 2002. From Principal Officers and Chiefs of Mission Born 1917 Died 2002 Non-career appointee State of Residence: New York 1. Secretary of State Appointed: January 21, 1977 Entry on Duty: January 23, 1977 [...] In 1968, Johnson appointed Vance as a delegate to the Paris peace talks and in January 1969, Vance received the Presidential Medal of Freedom. During the early 1970s, he returned to practicing law while also becoming a member of the Trilateral Commission, a private organization founded in 1973 to create closer cooperation among Americans, Europeans, and Asians. In 1976, a fellow Trilateral Commission member, President-Elect Carter, asked Vance to be his Secretary of State.
- Cyrus R. Vance Jr. | People - Baker McKenzie
Cyrus is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and a sought-after speaker and author. He has testified numerous times before the US Senate and House Intelligence and Judiciary Committees, among others, as well as state and city agencies, on issues ranging from global terrorism, white collar crime, cybercrime, sex trafficking, corporate transparency and gun violence, demonstrating the breadth of his credibility and expertise in the legal field. Throughout his career, Cyrus has been a [...] Cyrus Vance Jr. has earned a well-deserved international reputation as a trial attorney with a proven track record in high-stake litigation and global investigations. As the Co-Chair of Baker McKenzie's North America Government Enforcement Practice, Cyrus is well-known for his expertise in white collar criminal investigations, complex civil and criminal litigation, sanctions enforcement, compliance and cybersecurity. With over three decades of experience in both public and private sector, Cyrus [...] ### Practice Focus As Global Chair of the Cybersecurity Practice at Baker McKenzie, Cyrus is at the forefront of cybersecurity law. He co-founded New York City's Cyber Critical Infrastructure Task Force, establishing one of the first public-private partnerships dedicated to mitigating cyber risks on critical infrastructure. Cyrus also founded the Global Cyber Alliance (GCA), a global non-profit consortium providing expert guidance on cyber risks and prevention to members worldwide.
- Cyrus Roberts Vance - Travels of the President
| Korea, Republic of | Seoul | Accompanied President Carter on a State visit. | June 30–July 1, 1979 | | Indonesia | Bali | Attended meeting of ASEAN Foreign Ministers. | July 1–3, 1979 | | Australia | Canberra | Attended ANZUS Council Meeting. | July 3–5, 1979 | | Ecuador | Quito | Attended the inauguration of President Roldos. | August 9–12, 1979 | | Bolivia | La Paz | Attended OAS General Assembly Meeting. | October 20–23, 1979 | [...] | Canada | Ottawa | Signed the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement. | November 21–22, 1978 | | United Kingdom | London | Addressed the Royal Institute for International Affairs. | December 9–10, 1978 | | Egypt | Cairo | Discussed the Egyptian- Israeli peace process. Visited Cairo December 10-11, 12-13, and 14-15. | December 10–15, 1978 | | Israel | Tel Aviv, Jerusalem | Discussed the Egyptian-Israeli peace process and attended the funeral of former Prime Minister Meir. | December 11–12, 1978 | [...] | France | Paris | Briefed President Giscard d'Estaing and senior French officials on meetings with Soviet leaders. | April 1, 1977 | | United Kingdom | London | Accompanied President Carter to Economic Summit Meeting. Attended NATO Ministerial Meeting (May 10-11). Met May 11 with Israeli Foreign Minister Allon. | May 5–11, 1977 | | Switzerland | Geneva | Accompanied President Carter to a meeting with Syrian President Assad. | May 9, 1977 |
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