Movers and Shakers of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta: Jim Nicholson

Monday, 1 September 2008

Jim Nicholson

Robert James "Jim" Nicholson - US Secretary of Veterans Affairs; US Ambassador to the Vatican; Republican National Committee Chairman

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Jim Nicholson AKA Robert James Nicholson Born: 4-Feb-1938 Birthplace: Struble, IA Religion: Roman Catholic Occupation: Government Party Affiliation: Republican Nationality: United States Executive summary: US Secretary of Veterans Affairs Military service: U.S. Army (8 years in Vietnam as a paratrooper, 22 years in Army Reserve) Knighted by Pope John Paul II in October, 2003. Wife: Suzanne Marie Ferrell (artist, 3 children) Son: Nick Daughter: Katie University: West Point (1961) University: MA, Columbia University University: JD, University of Denver US Secretary of Veterans' Affairs (2005-present) US Ambassador to the Vatican (2001-05) Republican National Committee Chairman (1997-2000) Republican National Committee Vice-Chairman (1993-97) Republican National Committee Committeeman from Colorado (1986-93) It's My Party Too Board of Directors Knights of Malta 1999 Air Medal twice Bronze Star Combat Infantryman Badge Meritorious Service Medal Irish Ancestry Scottish Ancestry

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Jim Nicholson AKA Robert James Nicholson

Born: 4-Feb-1938
Birthplace: Struble, IA

Religion: Roman Catholic
Occupation: Government
Party Affiliation: Republican

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: US Secretary of Veterans Affairs

Military service: U.S. Army (8 years in Vietnam as a paratrooper, 22 years in Army Reserve)

Knighted by Pope John Paul II in October, 2003.

Wife: Suzanne Marie Ferrell (artist, 3 children)
Son: Nick
Daughter: Katie

University: West Point (1961)
University: MA, Columbia University
University: JD, University of Denver

US Secretary of Veterans' Affairs (2005-present)
US Ambassador to the Vatican (2001-05)
Republican National Committee Chairman (1997-2000)
Republican National Committee Vice-Chairman (1993-97)
Republican National Committee Committeeman from Colorado (1986-93)
It's My Party Too Board of Directors
Knights of Malta 1999
Air Medal twice
Bronze Star
Combat Infantryman Badge
Meritorious Service Medal
Irish Ancestry
Scottish Ancestry

http://www.nndb.com/people/648/000095363/
http://www.nndb.com/org/433/000053274/

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EXPERIENCE: Eight years as a paratrooper and Army Ranger in Vietnam, earning Bronze Star Medal; 22 years in the Army Reserve, retiring with rank of full colonel; practiced law with firm in Denver until 1978; residential real estate developer with Nicholson Enterprises Inc. and Renaissance Homes; committeeman from Colorado to the Republican National Committee, 1986-1993; RNC vice chairman, 1993-1997; RNC chairman, 1997-2001; inducted as a Knight in the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, one of the highest awards for Roman Catholics, 1999; U.S. ambassador to the Holy See, Vatican City in Rome, 2001-2004; Veterans Affairs secretary, 2004-present.

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EXPERIENCE: Eight years as a paratrooper and Army Ranger in Vietnam, earning Bronze Star Medal; 22 years in the Army Reserve, retiring with rank of full colonel; practiced law with firm in Denver until 1978; residential real estate developer with Nicholson Enterprises Inc. and Renaissance Homes; committeeman from Colorado to the Republican National Committee, 1986-1993; RNC vice chairman, 1993-1997; RNC chairman, 1997-2001; inducted as a Knight in the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, one of the highest awards for Roman Catholics, 1999; U.S. ambassador to the Holy See, Vatican City in Rome, 2001-2004; Veterans Affairs secretary, 2004-present.

http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washingto...ation_on_jim_nicholson/

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In 1999, Nicholson was honored by induction as a Knight in the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, one of the highest honors awarded to a Roman Catholic. In 2000, Nicholson was given the prestigious Horatio Alger Award, recognizing his climb from humble beginnings to a position of success, which has enabled him to serve others in America now less fortunate. Nicholson was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Public Service, Honoris Causa, by Regis University in Denver in May of 2001.

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In 1999, Nicholson was honored by induction as a Knight in the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, one of the highest honors awarded to a Roman Catholic. In 2000, Nicholson was given the prestigious Horatio Alger Award, recognizing his climb from humble beginnings to a position of success, which has enabled him to serve others in America now less fortunate. Nicholson was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Public Service, Honoris Causa, by Regis University in Denver in May of 2001.

http://usinfo.state.gov/special/transition/...nominees/nicholson.html (Proof Positive)
http://www.state.gov/outofdate/bios/n/6090.htm http://seoul.usembassy.gov/veterant.html

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In January 1997, "Jim" Nicholson, whom George W. Bush made his U.S. Ambassador the Holy See, was elected Chairman of the Republican National Committee . . . In his first year as Chairman, he broke all party records for fundraising, helping to win the stunning series of 1997 election victories now known as the Republican "Clean Sweep". . . Under Nicholson, the Republican Party won the Presidency, the Congress, a majority of Governorships, and state legislatures, a feat not done by Republicans in nearly fifty years. In 1999, Nicholson was honored by induction as a Knight in the Sovereign Military Order of Malta. . .

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In January 1997, "Jim" Nicholson, whom George W. Bush made his U.S. Ambassador the Holy See, was elected Chairman of the Republican National Committee . . . In his first year as Chairman, he broke all party records for fundraising, helping to win the stunning series of 1997 election victories now known as the Republican "Clean Sweep". . . Under Nicholson, the Republican Party won the Presidency, the Congress, a majority of Governorships, and state legislatures, a feat not done by Republicans in nearly fifty years.
In 1999, Nicholson was honored by induction as a Knight in the Sovereign Military Order of Malta. . .

http://www.liberalslikechrist.org/Catholic/ReligiousRight.html#Knights of Malta

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Nicholson, James (Jim) SMOM • Secretary of Veterans Affairs • Ambassador to the Vatican (2001-05

http://www.learn-usa.com/relevant_to_et/Sec...and_Undue_Influence.pdf

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The recipient of the Nostra Aetate Award and the featured speaker of the evening, Ambassador Nicholson had distinguished himself as a public servant as chairman of the Volunteers of America in Colorado, which is the largest faith-based social service agency in the Rocky Mountain States. He also chaired the Community Concerns Committee of the Denver Bar Association, provided leadership and service to the Listen Foundation and the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission, and many other non-profit endeavors. Ambassador Nicholson is legendary in his tireless work as a fundraiser, political strategist and Chairman of the Republican National Committee. In 1999, he was inducted as a Knight of Malta, one of the highest honors awarded to a Roman Catholic. In 2000, he was given the prestigious Horatio Alger Award, recognizing his achievements from humble beginnings to a position of success, which has enabled him to serve others in America who are less fortunate. Among community honors, Irish America Magazine has named him one of the top 100 Irish Americans in the US. On August 10, 2001, he was sworn in as the sixth United States of America Ambassador to the Holy See.

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The recipient of the Nostra Aetate Award and the featured speaker of the evening, Ambassador Nicholson had distinguished himself as a public servant as chairman of the Volunteers of America in Colorado, which is the largest faith-based social service agency in the Rocky Mountain States. He also chaired the Community Concerns Committee of the Denver Bar Association, provided leadership and service to the Listen Foundation and the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission, and many other non-profit endeavors. Ambassador Nicholson is legendary in his tireless work as a fundraiser, political strategist and Chairman of the Republican National Committee. In 1999, he was inducted as a Knight of Malta, one of the highest honors awarded to a Roman Catholic. In 2000, he was given the prestigious Horatio Alger Award, recognizing his achievements from humble beginnings to a position of success, which has enabled him to serve others in America who are less fortunate. Among community honors, Irish America Magazine has named him one of the top 100 Irish Americans in the US. On August 10, 2001, he was sworn in as the sixth United States of America Ambassador to the Holy See.

http://www.sacredheart.edu/pages/1947_2002_...wards_jim_nicholson.cfm (Proof Positive II)
Social Network Diagram (sparse):
http://www.namebase.org/cgi-bin/nb06?_NICHOLSON_JAMES_%28RNC%29