Sam Nunn
Samuel Augustus Nunn, Jr. (born September 8, 1938) is an American lawyer and politician. Currently the co-chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI), a charitable organization working to reduce the global threats from nuclear, biological and chemical weapons, Nunn served for 24 years as a United States Senator from Georgia (1972 until 1997) as a member of the Democratic Party. His political experience and credentials on national defense reportedly put him into consideration as a potential running mate for Democratic presidential candidates John Kerry (2004) and Barack Obama (2008).
Read more about Sam Nunn: Early Life, Political Career, Post-Congressional Life, Personal Life, Multiple Nominations For Nobel Peace Prize, Speculation of 2008 Presidential or Vice-presidential Candidacy, Awards & Honors
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