Samuel Pierce

Samuel Riley Pierce, Jr. (September 8, 1922 – October 31, 2000) was an American politician. He was Ronald Reagan's Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. He served as secretary from January 23, 1981 until January 20, 1989.

Samuel Pierce
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8th United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
In office
January 23, 1981 – January 20, 1989
PresidentRonald Reagan
Preceded byMoon Landrieu
Succeeded byJack Kemp
Personal details
Born
Samuel Riley Pierce

(1922-09-08)September 8, 1922
Glen Cove, New York, U.S.
DiedOctober 31, 2000(2000-10-31) (aged 78)
Silver Spring, Maryland, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Barbara Penn Wright
Children1
EducationCornell University (BA, JD)
New York University (LLM)
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
UnitCriminal Investigation Division
Battles/warsWorld War II

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