Biden honors 'skilled diplomat' Esther Coopersmith after her death
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Coopersmith, a career diplomat and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador, served as the U.S. representative to the U.N. among other posts.
Esther Coopersmith brought the work of diplomacy to multiple administrations and generations of politicians in Washington, including her work with now President Joe Biden.
The White House released a statement this week honoring Coopersmith, who President Biden called a "skilled diplomat" and a "genuine bridge-builder." The president called Coopersmith one of his early supporters when he was a 29-year-old candidate for U.S. Senate.
Coopersmith died on March 26 at her Washington, D.C. home. She was 94.
President Biden said, "We will miss her dearly."
In Sept. 2009 Coopersmith was designated UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador, honored by the organization for her unique ability for "fostering intercultural dialogue," the United Nations body said.
