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When was Dan Roonney ambassador to Ireland?
On March 17, 2009, President Obama announced he had nominated Dan Rooney to become the next U.S. ambassador to Ireland, citing the owner's longstanding support for Irish-American charitable causes.
Did Dan Rooney accomplish anything in that role?
Yes, in 2008, Dan Rooney gave $30,000 to a Democratic Party committee that aided Obama's campaign, according to CQ MoneyLine, a non-partisan group that tracks political contributions.
How was Dan Rooney involved in Politics?
In an April 2011 interview with The Irish Times, Dan Rooney mentioned that he would consider resigning his ambassadorship in order to campaign for Obama's re-election.
What happened after Dan Rooney's time as ambassador?
On December 14, 2012, Dan Rooney resigned as ambassador to Ireland and returned to Pittsburgh. He would eventually be replaced in June 2014 by Kevin O'Malley.

Question: What do you find interesting in the article?
Self-contained rewrite: What do you find interesting in the article about Dan Rooney?