F. David Mathews
Forrest David Mathews (born December 6, 1935) is an American politician. He served as the 11th United States Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare from 1975 to 1977 during the administration of President Gerald R. Ford.[2] Since the 1980s he has been president and chief executive officer of the Kettering Foundation. He is the author of several books on democratic practice and education.
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| 11th United States Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare | |
| In office August 8, 1975 – January 20, 1977 | |
| President | Gerald Ford |
| Preceded by | Caspar Weinberger |
| Succeeded by | Joseph A. Califano Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Forrest David Mathews December 6, 1935 Grove Hill, Alabama[1] |
| Political party | Unaffiliated |
| Alma mater | University of Alabama (B.A.) Columbia University (Ph.D.) |
F. David Mathews Media
F. David Mathews in a meeting with President Ford to discuss a Federal initiative to immunize all Americans against the swine flu influenza. [l-r: Jonas Salk, President Ford, HEW Secretary F. David Mathews, Albert B. Sabin]; in the Cabinet room on March 24, 1976.
References
- ↑ Robert, David (1990). Biographical Directory of the United States Executive Branch, 1774-1989. Greenwood Publishing Group. p. 246.
- ↑ "Gerald R. Ford: Remarks at the Swearing In of David Mathews as Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare". Presidency.ucsb.edu. August 8, 1975. Retrieved September 16, 2013.
Other websites
- David Mathew's speeches and photographs during his time as president of The University of Alabama from University Libraries Division of Special Collections
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