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- Birth nameLeonard Freel Woodcock
- Former president of the United Auto Workers, Woodcock became well known for his role of re-establishing full diplomatic ties between the U.S. and China during the Carter administration. Appointed U.S. Ambassador to China in 1979, Woodcock helped open the U.S. Embassy in Beijing in 1979, and served as a tour guide to Chinese President Deng during his 9-day tour of the United States in 1979.
- IMDb mini biography by: Luis32789@aol.com
- SpousesSharon Tuohy(1979 - January 16, 2001) (his death)Lola A. Martin(1941 - ?) (divorced, 3 children)
- President of the United Automobile Workers Union (1970-1977).
- U.S. ambassador to China (1979-1981).
- Children: daughters Leslie, Janet; son John.
- When White House counsel John Dean handed over President Richard Nixon's "Enemies List" to the Watergate committee in June 1973, Woodcock's name was among the 20 on the list.
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