Quick Info
| Profession | Politician, diplomat and climate advocate |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 11/12/1943 |
| Age | 82 years |
| Birthplace | Denver, Colorado, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Latest News about John Kerry
At a climate summit held in Turkey, Kerry argued that the outcome of the 2026 U.S. midterm elections showed voters had made climate change a voting issue. His comments drew criticism from commentators who said economic concerns were the main driver of the results.
Speaking at CNN's Global Perspectives event in Doha, moderated by Christiane Amanpour, Kerry said President Donald Trump had rushed into the war with Iran. His remarks added to his earlier public criticism of the conflict and of the decision-making behind it.
The Galien Foundation announced that John Kerry would receive the 2026 Roy Vagelos Pro Bono Humanum Award for Global Health Equity. The honour recognizes his diplomatic work on global health, human rights and environmental sustainability, including his advocacy during the AIDS pandemic and his role in negotiating international climate accords. The award was scheduled to be presented on 29/10/2026 at the Prix Galien USA Awards in New York City.
Do you like John Kerry?
You can vote only once.
92% like · 8% dislike
Bio/Wiki
| Summary | John Kerry is an American politician and diplomat who served as a United States Senator for Massachusetts from 1985 to 2013 and as the 68th United States Secretary of State from 2013 to 2017. He was the Democratic Party's nominee for President in 2004 and later served as U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate from 2021 to 2024. He is currently co-executive chair of Galvanize Climate Solutions. |
|---|---|
| Also Known As | John Forbes Kerry |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Undergraduate | Yale University |
|---|---|
| Law | Boston College Law School |
Personal Life
| Military Service | Served as an officer in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War |
|---|
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Teresa Heinz Kerry |
|---|
Family
| Spouse | Teresa Heinz Kerry |
|---|
Career
| United States Senator | Senator for Massachusetts, 1985 to 2013 |
|---|---|
| Democratic Presidential Nominee | 2004 election |
| United States Secretary of State | 2013 to 2017, under the Obama administration |
| Special Presidential Envoy for Climate | 2021 to 2024, under the Biden administration |
| World War Zero | Founded in 2019 to address climate change |
| Galvanize | Co-executive chair of Galvanize Climate Solutions |
| Honours | Presidential Medal of Freedom, awarded May 3, 2024 |
| Recent Honour | 2026 Carnot Prize from the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at the University of Pennsylvania |
| Recent Award | 2026 Roy Vagelos Pro Bono Humanum Award for Global Health Equity, presented by the Galien Foundation |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Played a key role in negotiating the Paris Agreement while serving as Secretary of State | |
| 2. Played a role in normalizing relations with Vietnam while in the Senate | |
| 3. Is the author of the memoir Every Day Is Extra (2018) and the book A Call to Service | |
| 4. In October 2026, reports of his death circulated online as a hoax, and his representatives confirmed he is alive |
