Donald Regan
Donald Thomas "Don" Regan (December 21, 1918 – June 10, 2003) was an American politician. He was a member of the Republican Party.
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| 11th White House Chief of Staff | |
| In office February 4, 1985 – February 27, 1987 | |
| President | Ronald Reagan |
| Preceded by | James Baker |
| Succeeded by | Howard Baker |
| 66th United States Secretary of the Treasury | |
| In office January 22, 1981 – February 1, 1985 | |
| President | Ronald Reagan |
| Preceded by | G. William Miller |
| Succeeded by | James Baker |
| Chairman & CEO of Merill Lynch | |
| In office 1971–1980 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Donald Thomas Regan December 21, 1918 Cambridge, Massachusetts |
| Died | June 10, 2003 (aged 84) Williamsburg, Virginia |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Ann George Buchanan (m. 1942 - 2003, his death) |
| Children | Donna Regan Lefeve Donald Thomas Regan, Jr. Richard William Regan Diane Regan Doniger |
| Alma mater | Harvard College (A.B.) Harvard Law School (dropped out) |
| Profession | Businessman Politician |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Early life
Regan was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He studied at Harvard College and at Harvard Law School. Regan married Ann Buchanan in 1942.
Reagan administration
He was the 66th United States Secretary of the Treasury from 1981 to 1985 under the Ronald Reagan administration. He then served as Chief of Staff from 1985 to 1987 under Reagan as well.
In 1987, Regan resigned due to personal angers against First Lady Nancy Reagan and Ronald Reagan's cabinet.
Personal life
Regan then quickly retired in his Virginia home. He painted many paintings and was paid to have some of them displayed at museums. Regan had four children with his wife Ann.
Death
Regan died of cancer in a hospital near his home in Williamsburg, Virginia, aged 84.[1] He was buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.
Donald Regan Media
1981 portrait of Regan as Merrill Lynch's CEO
References
- ↑ "Donald Regan, 84, Financier and Top Reagan Aide, Dies". New York Times.com. June 11, 2003. Retrieved March 20, 2014.
Other websites
Media related to Donald Regan at Wikimedia Commons- Biography as Secretary of the Treasury
- Donald Regan at Find a Grave