Charles D. Ferris

Charles Daniel Ferris (born April 9, 1933, died February 16, 2024) is an American lawyer and former government official. He was nominated by President Jimmy Carter to chair the Federal Communications Commission in 1977. He left office in 1981.[1]

Charles Ferris
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Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission
In office
October 17, 1977 – February 4, 1981
PresidentJimmy Carter
Ronald Reagan
Preceded byRichard E. Wiley
Succeeded byRobert E. Lee
Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission
In office
October 17, 1977 – April 10, 1981
PresidentJimmy Carter
Ronald Reagan
Preceded byRichard E. Wiley
Succeeded byJames H. Quello
Personal details
Born
Charles Daniel Ferris

(1933-04-09) April 9, 1933 (age 91)
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Patricia C. Brennan
ResidenceChevy Chase, Maryland
EducationBoston College (AB, JD)
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceUnited States Navy
Years of service1955–1960
RankLieutenant (junior grade)
UnitUSS Brinkley Bass

References

  1. "Commissioners from 1934 to Present" (in en). Federal Communications Commission. June 5, 2013. https://www.fcc.gov/general/commissioners-1934-present. Retrieved May 11, 2017.