Bruce K. Chapman

Bruce Kerry Chapman (born December 1, 1940) is the founder and current chairman of the board of the Discovery Institute, an American conservative think tank often associated with the religious right. He was previously a journalist, a Republican politician, and a diplomat. He is the author, most recently, of Politicians: The Worst Kind of People to Run the Government, Except for All the Others (Discovery Institute Press, 2018).

Bruce K. Chapman
Chapman, circa 1973
2nd United States Ambassador to the United Nations International Organizations in Vienna
In office
August 1, 1985  October 16, 1988
PresidentRonald Reagan
Preceded byRichard S. Williamson
Succeeded byMichael H. Newlin
12th Secretary of State of Washington
In office
January 15, 1975  January 14, 1981
GovernorDaniel J. Evans
Dixy Lee Ray
Preceded byLud Kramer
Succeeded byRalph Munro
Personal details
Born (1940-12-01) December 1, 1940
Evanston, Illinois, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseSarah Gilmore Williams
Relations
Children2
ResidenceSeattle, WA
EducationHarvard University (B.A.)
Occupation
  • former politician
  • current think-tank fellow
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Air Force
Years of service1965-69
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