Clifford, Clark M., 1906-1998

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Lawyer and cabinet officer. Full name: Clark McAdam Clifford.

From the description of Clark M. Clifford papers, 1883-1999 (bulk 1946-1998). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70979757

Clark M. Clifford was born on December 25, 1906, in Fort Scott, Kansas. He received his LL.B from Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri, in 1928. From 1928 to 1944 he worked as an attorney in St. Louis. He married Margery Pepperell Kimball on October 3, 1931. From 1944 to 1946 he served as an officer in the U.S. Naval Reserve. From 1945 to 1946 he served as an Assistant Naval Aide to President Harry S. Truman, then became the President's official Naval Aide in 1946. From 1946 to 1950 he served as Special Counsel to President Truman. From 1950 to 1968 he worked as an attorney at the Clifford & Miller firm in Washington, D.C., and was an unofficial adviser to Presidents Truman, Kennedy, and Johnson. From 1968 to 1969 he served as the Secretary of Defense. From 1969 to 1991 he again worked as an attorney in Washington, D.C. at the Clifford & Warnke firm. During this time he served as an unofficial adviser to President Jimmy Carter and was Chairman of First American Bankshares. In 1991 he wrote Counsel to the President with Richard Holbrooke. He died on October 10, 1998.

From the description of Clifford, Clark M. (Clark McAdams), 1906-1998 (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration). naId: 10568762

Lawyer and government official; b. Clark McAdams Clifford.

From the description of Papers, 1900-1980 (bulk 1946-1950). (Harry S Truman Library). WorldCat record id: 70943872

Clark M. Clifford (1906- ), attorney, special advisor to President Harry S. Truman from 1946-1950; Foreign policy advisor for President John F. Kennedy; Secretary of Defense from 1968-1969.

From the description of Oral history interview with Clark M. Clifford, 1985 Mar. (University of Georgia). WorldCat record id: 45738925

Biographical Note

  • 1906, Dec. 25: Born, Fort Scott, Kans.
  • 1928: LL.B., Washington University, St. Louis, Mo.
  • 1928 - 1933 : Associate attorney, Holland, Lashly & Donnell, St. Louis, Mo.
  • 1931: Married Margery Kimball (died 2000)
  • 1933 - 1937 : Associate attorney, Holland, Lashly & Lashly, St. Louis, Mo.
  • 1938 - 1943 : Partner, Lashly, Lashly, Miller & Clifford, St. Louis, Mo.
  • 1944 - 1946 : Enlisted in U.S. Naval Reserve; served as special assistant to commander, Western Sea Frontier; assistant naval aide to the president; and naval aide to the president
  • 1946 - 1950 : Special counsel to the president
  • 1950 - 1968 : Senior partner, Clifford & Miller, Washington, D.C.
  • 1960: Member, Committee on the Defense Establishment
  • 1960 - 1961 : Representative, presidential administration transition team
  • 1961 - 1968 : Member and chairman, Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board
  • 1965: Fact-finding mission to Asia
  • 1966: Adviser to the president, Manila Conference
  • 1967: Trip to southeast Asia and Pacific as presidential emissary
  • 1968 - 1969 : Secretary of defense
  • 1969: Awarded Medal of Freedom with Distinction
  • 1969 - 1991 : Senior partner, Clifford & Warnke, Washington, D.C.
  • 1976: Distinguished Alumnus Award, Washington University School of Law, St. Louis, Mo.
  • 1977: Appointed special presidential emissary to Greece, Turkey, and Cyprus
  • 1978: Lawyer of the Year Award, Bar Association of the District of Columbia, Washington, D.C.
  • 1980: Appointed special presidential emissary to India Harry S. Truman Public Service Award
  • 1982 - 1991 : Chairman, First American Bankshares, Washington, D.C.
  • 1991: Published with Richard Holbrooke, Counsel to the President (New York: Random House. 709 pp.)
  • 1998, Oct. 10: Died, Bethesda, Md.

From the guide to the Clark M. Clifford Papers, 1883-1999, (bulk 1946-1998), (Manuscript Division Library of Congress)

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creatorOf Robert F. Kennedy Papers. 1937 - 6/6/1968. Robert F. Kennedy Papers: Pre-administration Political File: John F. Kennedy's 1960 Campaign and Transition. 1959 - 1960. Robert F. Kennedy Papers: Pre-administration Political File: John F. Kennedy's 1960 Campaign and Transition; General Subject File, 1959 - 1960 Kennedy Nixon Debates. 9/22/1960 - 10/28/1960. Clark Clifford Memo to John F. Kennedy John F. Kennedy Library
referencedIn Robert F. Kennedy Papers. 1937 - 6/6/1968. Robert F. Kennedy Papers: Pre-administration Political File: John F. Kennedy's 1960 Campaign and Transition. 1959 - 1960. Robert F. Kennedy Papers: Pre-administration Political File: John F. Kennedy's 1960 Campaign and Transition; General Subject File, 1959 - 1960 Kennedy Nixon Debates. 9/22/1960 - 10/28/1960. Clark Clifford Memo to John F. Kennedy John F. Kennedy Library
referencedIn Martin, John Bartlow, 1915-1987. Papers, 1900-1986 (bulk 1939-1983). Library of Congress
referencedIn Sound Recordings of Meetings and Telephone Conversations (Nixon Administration). 2/16/1971 - 7/18/1973. Sound Recordings of Meetings and Telephone Conversations. 2/16/1971 - 7/18/1973. White House telephone tape number 5 Richard Nixon Library
referencedIn Map Room File (Truman Administration). 4/12/1945 - 1/1946. London Files Harry S. Truman Library
referencedIn Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations. 1900 - 2003. Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities. 1947 - 1984. SECRETARY OF DEFENSE CLIFFORD, TAN SON NHUT AB, VIETNAM National Archives at College Park
referencedIn [Biographical newspaper articles on Clark M. Clifford / collected and photocopied by the Kansas State Historical Society]. Kansas State Historical Society
referencedIn Katzenbach, Nicholas deB. (Nicholas deBelleville), 1922-. Oral history interview with Nicholas Katzenbach, 1985 Mar.
referencedIn John Bartlow Martin Papers, 1900-1986, (bulk 1939-1983) Library of Congress. Manuscript Division
referencedIn Paul H. Nitze Papers, 1922-1998, (bulk 1946-1996) Library of Congress. Manuscript Division
referencedIn Anderson, Patrick, 1967-1977. Patrick Anderson collection, 1967-1977. Boston University. School of Medicine
creatorOf Clark M. Clifford Papers. 1945 - 1980. Presidential Speech Files Harry S. Truman Library
creatorOf Clark M. Clifford Papers. 1945 - 1980. General Speech Files Harry S. Truman Library
referencedIn President's Daily Diary. 11/22/1963 - 1/20/1969. President's Daily Diary. 11/22/1963 - 1/20/1969. President's Daily Diary Entry, January 20, 1965 Lyndon Baines Johnson Library
referencedIn William O. Douglas Papers, 1801-1980, (bulk 1923-1975) Library of Congress. Manuscript Division
referencedIn Robert E. Sherwood papers, 1917-1968 (inclusive), 1934-1955 (bulk). Houghton Library
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referencedIn Rusk, Dean, 1909-1994,. Oral history interview with Dean Rusk, 1985 Nov 5.
referencedIn Greenewalt, Crawford H., 1902-1993. Personal papers, 1948-1992. Hagley Museum & Library
referencedIn Harvard Law School Forums Records Harvard Law School Library Langdell Hall Cambridge, MA 02138
referencedIn Nitze, Paul H. Papers, 1932-1989 (bulk 1946-1989). Library of Congress
referencedIn Edward Bennett Williams Papers, 1920-1990, (bulk 1960-1988) Library of Congress. Manuscript Division
creatorOf Recordings and Transcripts of Telephone Conversations and Meetings. 11/22/1963 - 1/3/1969. White House Telephone Recordings and Transcripts. 11/22/1963 - 1/3/1969. LBJ Recording of Telephone Conversation, WH Series, Mildred Stegall, 11:14A Lyndon Baines Johnson Library
referencedIn Rusk, Dean, 1909-1994,. Oral history interview with Dean Rusk and William P. Bundy, 1984-1989?.
referencedIn Williams, Edward Bennett. Papers, 1920-1990 (bulk 1960-1988). Library of Congress
referencedIn Max Lerner papers, 1927-1998 Yale University. Department of Manuscripts and Archives
referencedIn President's Daily Diary. 11/22/1963 - 1/20/1969. President's Daily Diary. 11/22/1963 - 1/20/1969. President's Daily Diary Entry, November 30, 1963 Lyndon Baines Johnson Library
creatorOf Recordings and Transcripts of Telephone Conversations and Meetings. 11/22/1963 - 1/3/1969. White House Telephone Recordings and Transcripts. 11/22/1963 - 1/3/1969. LBJ Recording of Telephone Conversation, WH Series, Clark Clifford, 7:27A Lyndon Baines Johnson Library
referencedIn Sound Recordings of Meetings and Telephone Conversations (Nixon Administration). 2/16/1971 - 7/18/1973. Sound Recordings of Meetings and Telephone Conversations. 2/16/1971 - 7/18/1973. Oval Office tape number 557 Richard Nixon Library
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referencedIn President's Secretary's Files (Truman Administration). 1945 - 1960. Diaries Files. 1947 - 1953. 1947. 1947 - 1953. Diary Entry of Harry S. Truman Harry S. Truman Library
referencedIn Dean Gooderham Acheson papers, 1898-1989 Yale University. Department of Manuscripts and Archives
referencedIn President's Secretary's Files (Truman Administration). 1945 - 1960. Diaries Files. 1947 - 1953. 1947. 1947 - 1953. Diary Entry of Harry S. Truman Harry S. Truman Library
referencedIn Lerner, Max, 1902-2001. Max Lerner papers, 1927-1992 (inclusive). Yale University Library
creatorOf Recordings and Transcripts of Telephone Conversations and Meetings. 11/22/1963 - 1/3/1969. White House Telephone Recordings and Transcripts. 11/22/1963 - 1/3/1969. LBJ Recording of Telephone Conversation, WH Series, Clark Clifford, 9:36P Lyndon Baines Johnson Library
referencedIn Tyler, Lloyd P., 1915-. Papers, 1967-1973. North Carolina Division of Archives & Hist
creatorOf Lyndon Baines Johnson Archives Collection. 1931 - 1968. Famous Names Correspondence Files Lyndon Baines Johnson Library
referencedIn Bundy, William P., 1917-2000. William P. Bundy collection, 1972-1984. Princeton University Library
referencedIn Recordings and Transcripts of Telephone Conversations and Meetings. 11/22/1963 - 1/3/1969. White House Telephone Recordings and Transcripts. 11/22/1963 - 1/3/1969. LBJ Recording of Telephone Conversation, WH Series, Clark Clifford, 7:44P Lyndon Baines Johnson Library
referencedIn Records of the Office of the Staff Secretary. 1976 - 1981. Presidential Files. 1977 - 1981. 6/15/77 [2] Jimmy Carter Library
creatorOf David E. Bell Papers. 1947 - 1980. Files Related to the Kennedy and Johnson Administrations John F. Kennedy Library
referencedIn Records of the Office of the National Security Advisor (Carter Administration). 1977 - 1981. Zbigniew Brzezinski's Trip Files Jimmy Carter Library
referencedIn Holbrooke, Richard C.,. Oral history interview with Richard C. Holbrooke, 1985 Mar.
referencedIn Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer. 1860 - 1985. Motion Picture Films from the Army Library Copy Collection. 1964 - 1980. SWEARING IN MR. CLARK CLIFFORD AS SECRETARY OF DEFENSE, WHITE HOUSE, WASHINGTON, D.C. National Archives at College Park
referencedIn President's Secretary's Files (Truman Administration). 1945 - 1960. Diaries Files. 1947 - 1953. 1947. 1947 - 1953. Diary Entry of Harry S. Truman Harry S. Truman Library
referencedIn Louis Menk papers., 1953-1981. Minnesota Historical Society
referencedIn Knight, John Shively, 1894-1981. John S. Knight papers, 1894-1981 bulk (1920-1981). University of Akron, Bierce Library
creatorOf Clark M. Clifford Papers. 1945 - 1980. Political Files Harry S. Truman Library
referencedIn Paul A. Freund papers Harvard Law School Library Langdell Hall Cambridge, MA 02138
creatorOf Recordings and Transcripts of Telephone Conversations and Meetings. 11/22/1963 - 1/3/1969. White House Telephone Recordings and Transcripts. 11/22/1963 - 1/3/1969. LBJ Recording of Telephone Conversation, WH Series, Clark Clifford, 7:27A Lyndon Baines Johnson Library
referencedIn President's Daily Diary. 11/22/1963 - 1/20/1969. President's Daily Diary. 11/22/1963 - 1/20/1969. President's Daily Diary Entry, August 3, 1964 Lyndon Baines Johnson Library
referencedIn Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer. 1860 - 1985. Motion Picture Films from the Army Library Copy Collection. 1964 - 1980. Secretary of Defense Clifford news conference on Housing National Archives at College Park
referencedIn President's Daily Diary. 11/22/1963 - 1/20/1969. President's Daily Diary. 11/22/1963 - 1/20/1969. President's Daily Diary Entry, April 5, 1968 Lyndon Baines Johnson Library
referencedIn Audiovisual Collection. 1957 - 2006. Photographs Relating to the Administration, Family, and Personal Life of Harry S. Truman. 1957 - 2004. Photograph of President Truman on the fantail of his yacht, the U.S.S. WILLIAMSBURG, chatting with members of his official party on the first day of his vacation cruise to Bermuda: (seated, left to right) unidentified man; Treasury Secretary John Snyder; Theodore Marks, a friend of the President; the President; General Harry Vaughan, Military Aide to the President; Press Secretary Charles Ross; Clark Clifford, Special Counsel to the President (mostly obscured); George Allen, Director of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation Harry S. Truman Library
creatorOf Clark M. Clifford Papers. 1945 - 1980. Harry S. Truman Files Harry S. Truman Library
referencedIn Harry S. Truman Library Oral History Collection. 1960 - 2005. Oral History Interviews. 1960 - 2005. Oral History Interviews with Clark M. Clifford Harry S. Truman Library
referencedIn Recordings and Transcripts of Telephone Conversations and Meetings. 11/22/1963 - 1/3/1969. White House Telephone Recordings and Transcripts. 11/22/1963 - 1/3/1969. LBJ Recording of Telephone Conversation, WH Series, Clark Clifford, 11:05P Lyndon Baines Johnson Library
referencedIn President's Daily Diary. 11/22/1963 - 1/20/1969. President's Daily Diary. 11/22/1963 - 1/20/1969. President's Daily Diary Entry, October 26, 1966 Lyndon Baines Johnson Library
creatorOf Clark M. Clifford Papers. 1945 - 1980. Subject Files Harry S. Truman Library
referencedIn Vinson, Fred M., 1890-1953. Frederick Moore Vinson papers, 1907-1953. University of Kentucky Libraries
creatorOf Recordings and Transcripts of Telephone Conversations and Meetings. 11/22/1963 - 1/3/1969. White House Telephone Recordings and Transcripts. 11/22/1963 - 1/3/1969. LBJ Recording of Telephone Conversation, WH Series, Clark Clifford, 1:25P Lyndon Baines Johnson Library
referencedIn President's Daily Diary. 11/22/1963 - 1/20/1969. President's Daily Diary. 11/22/1963 - 1/20/1969. President's Daily Diary Entry, April 6, 1968 Lyndon Baines Johnson Library
creatorOf Menk, Louis Wilson, 1918-. Louis Menk papers, 1953-1981. Minnesota Historical Society, Division of Archives and Manuscripts
creatorOf Recordings and Transcripts of Telephone Conversations and Meetings. 11/22/1963 - 1/3/1969. White House Telephone Recordings and Transcripts. 11/22/1963 - 1/3/1969. LBJ Recording of Telephone Conversation, WH Series, Clark Clifford, 8:02P Lyndon Baines Johnson Library
referencedIn President's Daily Diary. 11/22/1963 - 1/20/1969. President's Daily Diary. 11/22/1963 - 1/20/1969. President's Daily Diary Entry, November 2, 1966 Lyndon Baines Johnson Library
creatorOf Clifford, Clark M., 1906-1998. Papers, 1900-1980 (bulk 1946-1950). Harry S. Truman Library
creatorOf Clark Clifford Papers. 1957 - 1961. Files Related to Presidential Transition John F. Kennedy Library
referencedIn Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations. 1900 - 2003. Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities. 1947 - 1984. SECRETARY OF DEFENSE CLIFFORD PRESS CONFERENCE, TAN SON NHUT AB, VIETNAM National Archives at College Park
creatorOf Clark M. Clifford Papers, 1883-1999, (bulk 1946-1998) Library of Congress. Manuscript Division
creatorOf Clifford, Clark M., 1906-1998,. Oral history interview with Clark M. Clifford, 1985 Mar.
referencedIn Map Room File (Truman Administration). 4/12/1945 - 1/1946. Outgoing Messages Harry S. Truman Library
referencedIn President's Daily Diary. 11/22/1963 - 1/20/1969. President's Daily Diary. 11/22/1963 - 1/20/1969. President's Daily Diary Entry, April 7, 1968 Lyndon Baines Johnson Library
referencedIn Records of the Office of the Secretary of Defense. 1921 - 2008. Sound Recordings of Defense Officials National Archives at College Park
referencedIn President's Secretary's Files (Truman Administration). 1945 - 1960. Diaries Files. 1947 - 1953. 1947. 1947 - 1953. Diary Entry of Harry S. Truman Harry S. Truman Library
referencedIn Records of the Office of the Staff Secretary. 1976 - 1981. Presidential Files. 1977 - 1981. 2/10/77 [1] Jimmy Carter Library
referencedIn Map Room File (Truman Administration). 4/12/1945 - 1/1946. Incoming Messages Harry S. Truman Library
creatorOf Recordings and Transcripts of Telephone Conversations and Meetings. 11/22/1963 - 1/3/1969. John F. Kennedy Assassination Related Recordings and Transcripts. 11/22/1963 - 3/28/1967. LBJ Recording of Telephone Conversation, K Series, Clark Clifford, 6:25P Lyndon Baines Johnson Library
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Cyprus
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