Ben Carson
Benjamin S. "Ben" Carson, Sr (born September 18, 1951) is an American neurosurgeon and politician. A member of the Republican Party, he was the 17th United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development from 2017 to 2021. After graduating from Yale University, Carson went to University of Michigan Medical School, and was later accepted to Johns Hopkins University.
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| 17th United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development | |
| In office March 2, 2017 – January 20, 2021 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Julian Castro |
| Succeeded by | Marcia Fudge |
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| Born | Benjamin Solomon Carson September 18, 1951 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican (1981–1999; 2014–present)[1] |
| Other political affiliations | Democratic (before 1981) Independent (1999–2016) |
| Spouse(s) | Candy Rustin (m. 1975) |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Yale University (BA) University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (MD) |
| Net worth | $6–20 million (2015)[2] |
| Awards | Presidential Medal of Freedom |
| Website | Official website |
In 2008, Carson was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom from George W. Bush. He was the Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He is known for, among other accomplishments, being the first doctor to separate twins that were joined together at the head.
Early life
Carson was born in Detroit, Michigan to Sonya Copeland and Robert Carson.[3] He studied at Yale University and at the University of Michigan.
Medical career
Carson was a professor of neurosurgery, oncology, plastic surgery, and pediatrics, and he was the director of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital.[4] At 33, he became the youngest major division director in the hospital's history as director of pediatric neurosurgery. He was also a co-director of the Johns Hopkins Craniofacial Center.
He was the first surgeon to successfully separate conjoined twins joined at the head. In 2008 he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President George W. Bush. After delivering a widely publicized speech at the 2013 National Prayer Breakfast, he became a popular conservative figure in political media for his views on social and political issues.[5]
In March 2013, Carson announced he would retire as a surgeon, stating "I'd much rather quit when I'm at the top of my game".[6] His retirement became official on July 1, 2013.[7]
2016 presidential campaign
Carson ran for the Republican nomination for President of the United States in the 2016 election.[8]
On March 2 following the 2016 Super Tuesday primaries, Carson announced that while he was not suspending his campaign he "did not see a 'path forward'" and would not attend the next Republican debate in Detroit.[9] On March 4, 2016, Carson suspended his presidential campaign. He later endorsed Donald Trump.[10]
United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (2017–2021)
On December 5, 2016, Donald Trump nominated Carson for the job of United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
On March 2, 2017, Carson was confirmed by the United States Senate in a 58–41 vote.[11]
Personal life
Carson married Candy Carson in 1975. They have three children. He is a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Ben Carson Media
Carson and President George W. Bush in 2008
Ben and Candy Carson with George and Laura Bush in 2008
Carson speaking at a campaign event in August 2015
Carson at a rally in August 2015
Carson and Sean Hannity in January 2016
Carson speaking before the Nevada caucuses in February 2016
Carson at the 2019 State of the Union
Secretary R. Perry host the Department of Energy Black History Month program with special guest Ben Carson on February 27, 2019 For more information or additional images, please contact 202-586-5251. PHOTO CREDIT: DOE PHOTOGRAPHER, DONICA PAYNE)
Carson speaking at a church service in Des Moines, Iowa
Carson at the White House in 2008 for the Presidential Medal of Freedom
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References
- ↑ Solomon, John. Ben Carson officially changes political parties, rejoins GOP, The Washington Times (November 4, 2014).
- ↑ Flores, Reena (June 4, 2015). How much are Carly Fiorina and Ben Carson worth?. CBS News. http://www.cbsnews.com/news/how-much-are-carly-fiorina-and-ben-carson-worth/. Retrieved May 4, 2016.
- ↑ "Sonya Carson, Ben Carson's Mother, Passes at 88". Adventist Review. November 22, 2017. http://www.adventistreview.org/church-news/story5649-sonya-carson-ben-carsons-mother-passes-at-88. Retrieved December 3, 2017.
- ↑ "Neurologists & Neurosurgeons at Johns Hopkins he also worked at K.H.M.H in Belize in 2009 where he did twelve operations. – Profile: Dr. Benjamin Carson". Hopkins Medicine. June 24, 2013. Archived from the original on January 4, 2011. Retrieved May 20, 2013.
- ↑ Preston, Mark (December 3, 2014). Ben Carson: Political phenomenon. CNN. http://edition.cnn.com/2014/12/02/politics/ben-carson-gop-poll/. Retrieved May 9, 2015.
- ↑ Blake, Aaron (March 16, 2013). Ben Carson announces retirement, feeds presidential speculation. https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-politics/wp/2013/03/16/ben-carson-lets-say-you-magically-put-me-in-the-white-house/. Retrieved June 24, 2013.
- ↑ Williams, Armstrong (1 July 2013). "My Chat With Retiring Dr. Ben Carson". Newsmax. http://www.newsmax.com/armstrongwilliams/retire-carson-affirmative-action/2013/07/01/id/512786. Retrieved July 1, 2013.
- ↑ Peoples, Steve; Barrow, Bill (May 3, 2015). Ben Carson, famed neurosurgeon, running for president. Yahoo! news. https://news.yahoo.com/ben-carson-famed-neurosurgeon-running-president-001107942--election.html. Retrieved May 9, 2015.
- ↑ Robert Costa; Ben Terris (2 March 2016). Ben Carson tells supporters he sees no 'path forward' for presidential campaign. https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/ben-carson-to-tell-supporters-he-sees-no-path-forward-for-campaign/2016/03/02/d6bef352-d9b3-11e5-891a-4ed04f4213e8_story.html.
- ↑ "Ben Carson Suspends 2016 Presidential Campaign at CPAC". NBC News.com. Retrieved March 4, 2016.
- ↑ "CSPAN on Twitter" (in en). Twitter. https://twitter.com/cspan/status/837325544102445059. Retrieved 2017-03-02.
Other websites
- Carson for President campaign website