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Arthur Joseph GoldbergAmerican politician, US Secretary of Employment
Date of Birth: 08.08.1908
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Arthur Joseph Goldberg
- World War II and Labor Advocacy
- Secretary of Labor and Supreme Court Justice
- United States Ambassador to the United Nations
- Later Career and Legacy
Arthur Joseph Goldberg
Early Life and EducationArthur Joseph Goldberg was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Jewish immigrant parents. He attended DePaul University and the Northwestern University School of Law, graduating with honors in 1930.
World War II and Labor Advocacy
During World War II, Goldberg served in the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), leading its labor division. He helped organize covert operations behind enemy lines and established an anti-fascist movement among European transport workers. After the war, Goldberg became the general counsel of the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) from 1948 to 1955, and the chief legal counsel of the United Steelworkers of America from 1955 to 1961.
Secretary of Labor and Supreme Court Justice
Goldberg served as the United States Secretary of Labor from 1961 to 1962. In 1962, President Kennedy appointed him to the Supreme Court, where he served until 1965. As a Justice, he aligned with the liberal majority and authored several important decisions protecting the rights of naturalized American citizens.
United States Ambassador to the United Nations
From 1965 to 1968, Goldberg served as the United States Ambassador to the United Nations. In his role, he opposed Soviet demands for Israel to unconditionally withdraw from territories captured during the Six-Day War. His stance drew criticism from Arab countries, who accused him of using American influence in Jewish interests. Goldberg resigned in 1968 due to his disagreement with President Johnson's Vietnam policy.
Later Career and Legacy
Goldberg ran unsuccessfully for governor of New York in 1970. After his defeat, he resumed his legal practice in Washington, D.C., and became president of the American Jewish Committee. In 1977, President Carter appointed him ambassador to the Belgrade Conference on Human Rights. Goldberg was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1978 and is buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
