Guide Note:

Independent politician Alan Keyes was the 16th Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs for President Ronald Reagan from 1985 to 1987. The author and former diplomat has run for the Republican nomination for President three times - in 1996, 2000, and 2008.

Fast Facts:

1. Born August 7, 1950, in Long Island, New York
2. Currently Resides In: Montgomery County, Maryland
3. Party: Independent
4. Alma Mater: Cornell University
5. Also attended Harvard University
6. Religion: Roman Catholic
7. Spouse: Jocelyn Marcel Keyes
8. Has three children
9. Previous Position/Office: 16th Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs
10. Assumed Office: November 6, 1985
11. Left Office: November 17, 1987
12. Preceded by: Gregory J. Newell
13. Succeeded by: Richard Salisbury Williamson

Keyes was a member of the U.S. Foreign Service. He was also an ambassador to the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations under Ronald Reagan. Keyes serves on the Board of Advisors for Catholic League. In addition, he is a member of the advisory boards for Eagle Forum and the American Coalition of Life Activists.

In 1994, Keyes hosted the syndicated radio show The Alan Keyes Show: America's Wake-Up Call. He was also the host of the 2002 show, Alan Keyes is Making Sense, which was canceled within a year due to poor ratings.

1. Masters of the Dream: The Strength and Betrayal of Black America
2. Our Character, Our Future
3. The Jerusalem Alternative: Moral Clarity for Ending the Arab-Israeli Conflict - Contains a speech by Keyes
4. Leadership Defined: In-Depth Interviews with America's Top Leadership Experts
5. Judicial Tyranny