David M. Walters
American attorney, philanthropist and diplomat
About David M. Walters
Lived 1917 – 2005 (aged 87–88).
David McLean Walters (April 4, 1917–January 3, 2005) On July 6, 1977, he was appointed by President Jimmy Carter as his envoy to the Holy See, a position he held until August 1978.
In 1982, Ambassador Walters founded Miami Children's Health Foundation. Walters’ commitment to children's health and pediatric care for all children, led to the Foundation becoming one of the largest single donors to Miami Children's Hospital. It has also helped fund more than 100 clinical studies at Nicklaus Children's Hospital Research Institute.
On June 25, 1985, President Ronald Reagan appointed him a member of the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial Commission.
Personal life Walters met his wife Rebecca Carner in 1984 and they were married in 1991. David Walters died in January 2005 and his wife died in March 2007.
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Who was David M. Walters?
American attorney, philanthropist and diplomat (1917-2005)
When was David M. Walters born?
David M. Walters was born on 4 April 1917.
When did David M. Walters die?
David M. Walters died in 2005.
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