Richard Holbrooke's unexpected death at 69, following surgery for a tear in his aorta, marked the end of a storied career. He served through defining eras in U.S. diplomacy, witnessing the end of European colonialism and the Cold War and the rise of international terrorism as the greatest threat to America.
Posted in Multimedia, National, Obituaries, Govt-and-politics on Tuesday, December 14, 2010 12:32 pm Updated: 1:30 am. | Tags: Richard Holbrooke,