Callista Gingrich
American businesswoman
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| 2024 | Received the Ellis Island Medal of Honor for distinguished service. |
| December 2024 | Nominated by Trump to be United States Ambassador to Switzerland. |
| 2023 | Received the Luther College Distinguished Service Award for admirable service to society. |
| 2021 | Completed her term as United States Ambassador to the Holy See. |
| June 2020 | Appointed Dame Grand Cross of the Order of Pius IX by Pope Francis, receiving the highest distinction conferred by the Holy See on laypersons for her contributions to the Church and society. |
| 2019 | Awarded the Sue M. Cobb Award, one of the highest recognitions at the U.S. Department of State for exemplary diplomatic service. |
| June 2018 | Helped return a letter written by Christopher Columbus that had been stolen from the Vatican Archives. |
| February 2018 | Received an honorary doctorate from the Ave Maria School of Law, recognizing her academic and professional achievements. |
| December 22 2017 | Presented credentials to Pope Francis and officially assumed duties as United States Ambassador to the Holy See. |
| October 2017 | Released children's book 'Remember the Ladies' about United States first ladies. |
| October 16 2017 | Confirmed by the United States Senate as Ambassador to the Holy See. |
| May 2017 | Nominated by President Donald Trump to be the United States Ambassador to the Holy See. |
| October 2016 | Released children's book 'Hail to the Chief' about United States presidents. |
| October 2015 | Released children's book 'Christmas in America' about the history of Christmas in the United States. |
| October 2014 | Released children's book 'From Sea to Shining Sea' about the Lewis and Clark expedition and early United States history. |
| 2013 | Released children's book 'Yankee Doodle Dandy' about the American Revolution. |
| February 10 2012 | Callista Gingrich made her first independent campaign speaking appearance at the Conservative Political Action Conference, where she introduced her husband Newt Gingrich before his speech, marking her more active role in his Republican presidential nomination campaign. |
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