Arthur B. Culvahouse Jr. facts for kids
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Arthur Culvahouse
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| United States Ambassador to Australia | |
| In office March 13, 2019 – January 19, 2021 |
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| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | John Berry |
| Succeeded by | Caroline Kennedy |
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| In office March 20, 1987 – January 20, 1989 |
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| President | Ronald Reagan |
| Preceded by | Peter Wallison |
| Succeeded by | Boyden Gray |
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Arthur Boggess Culvahouse Jr.
July 4, 1948 Ten Mile, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | University of Tennessee (BS) New York University (JD) |
Arthur Boggess Culvahouse Jr. (born July 4, 1948) is an American lawyer. He served as the United States Ambassador to Australia from 2019 to 2021.
Before becoming an ambassador, he was the leader of a big international law firm called O'Melveny & Myers. He also worked as a top legal advisor for President Ronald Reagan. Later, he helped both John McCain and Donald Trump choose their running mates for vice president.
President Trump chose Culvahouse to be the U.S. Ambassador to Australia in 2018. The Senate confirmed his appointment in 2019. He officially started his job in Australia on March 13, 2019.
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Early Life and School
Arthur Culvahouse was born in Ten Mile, Tennessee. He earned a science degree from the University of Tennessee in 1970. Later, in 1973, he received his law degree from the New York University School of Law.
From 1973 to 1976, he worked for Senator Howard H. Baker Jr. as a legal assistant. He then practiced law at O'Melveny & Myers from 1976 to 1984. He returned to the firm in 1989 and stayed until 2018.
His Career Highlights
Working for President Reagan
From 1987 to 1989, Culvahouse was the main lawyer for U.S. President Ronald Reagan. This job is called the White House Counsel. He gave the President advice on many important legal matters.
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He helped with investigations and advised on who should become Supreme Court judges. He also helped with the legal parts of important treaties. In 1989, President Reagan gave him the Presidential Citizens’ Medal. This award honors people who have done great things for their country.
After the White House
From 1990 to 1992, Culvahouse was part of a special committee. This group advised the Secretary of Defense, Dick Cheney, on how to make the country's nuclear defense system safer.
In 1992, he received the Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service. This award recognized his important work. He also served on other important boards and committees over the years. Before becoming an ambassador, he was a member of the Brookings Institution Board of Trustees.
Helping Presidential Campaigns
In 2008, Arthur Culvahouse was chosen by John McCain, who was running for president, to help find a vice presidential running mate. A running mate is the person who runs alongside the presidential candidate.
Culvahouse was in charge of "vetting" the candidates. This means he carefully checked their backgrounds and qualifications. He also continued to lead his law firm during this time.
In 2016, Donald Trump, who was also running for president, asked Culvahouse to help him find a running mate too.
Ambassador to Australia
On November 6, 2018, President Trump nominated Culvahouse to be the next U.S. Ambassador to Australia. An ambassador is a country's official representative in another country. This important job had been empty for a while.
The Senate confirmed his appointment on January 2, 2019. He officially started his role on March 13, 2019, when he presented his credentials in Australia. He finished his term as ambassador in January 2021.
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Official photo of Arthur Culvahouse
