Conrad Joseph Dalton was the 45th President of the United States. Prior to becoming President, he was the director of the CIA and a candidate for Governor of California. During his time at the CIA, he was known for his quirky bow-tie collection.
Biography[]
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)[]
He was the Director of the CIA for 12 years. He recruited and trained Elizabeth McCord as a CIA analyst. He also mentored Andrew Munsey for 20 years before he hand-picked Munsey to replace him as the Director of the CIA.
Before joining the CIA, Dalton served in the United States Marine Corps as a Lieutenant during the Vietnam War.
Presidency[]
- Main article: Presidency of Conrad Dalton
Behind the Scenes[]
President Conrad Dalton was portrayed by Keith Carradine in Seasons 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 of Madam Secretary.
It was implied that Dalton ran as a Republican before losing the nomination and running as an independent.
Appearances[]
Madam Secretary - "Pilot" (first appearance)- Madam Secretary - "Another Benghazi"
- Madam Secretary - "The Operative"
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President of the United States 2013–2021 |
Succeeded by Elizabeth McCord |
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