The Hon. Frank Shakespeare

Frank Shakespeare

Former Honorary Trustee

Heritage Trustee from 1979 to 2022 | He died December 14, 2022.

Ambassador Shakespeare’s belief in the power of ideas was exemplified by his role as Chairman of the Board for International Broadcasting during the Reagan administration. Under his leadership, Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty carried the message of freedom behind the Iron Curtain and helped bring the Cold War to a successful conclusion. Heritage’s Board Chairman from 1981 to 1985, Shakespeare went on to serve as Ambassador to both Portugal and the Holy See (Vatican City). He also served as President of RKO General Inc., Director of the U.S. Information Agency, President of CBS Television Services, and was a Trustee of the Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation of Milwaukee, Wisc.

Heritage Mourns Loss of Ambassador Frank Shakespeare