Samuel K. Skinner
Samuel Knox Skinner (born June 10, 1938) is an American politician, lawyer and businessman. Skinner served as U.S. Secretary of Transportation and White House Chief of Staff under President George H. W. Bush.
Samuel Knox Skinner | |
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| 10th United States Secretary of Transportation | |
| In office February 6, 1989 – December 15, 1991 | |
| President | George H. W. Bush |
| Preceded by | James H. Burnley IV |
| Succeeded by | Andrew Card |
| 15th White House Chief of Staff | |
| In office December 16, 1991 – August 23, 1992 | |
| President | George H. W. Bush |
| Preceded by | John H. Sununu |
| Succeeded by | James Baker |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 10, 1938 Chicago, Illinois[1] |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Susan Ann Thomas Skinner |
| Children | Thomas V. Skinner Jane Skinner Steven K. Skinner Samuel J. Skinner William C. Skinner |
| Alma mater | University of Illinois DePaul University |
| Occupation | Lawyer, public official, businessman |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1960-1961 |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
References
- ↑ Mehler, Neil H. (9 December 1991). "Wheaton Pals Recall `Good Guy` Skinner". Chicago Tribune. http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1991-12-09/news/9104200916_1_cabinet-post-ibm-employee-wheaton-central. Retrieved 9 July 2014.
Other websites
- Gattuso, James L. (1990). "Heritage Foundation Policy Research and Analysis". Sam Skinner's Sensible National Transportation Strategy. Heritage Foundation. Retrieved 17 February 2006.
- "Sam Skinner". NNDB database. Retrieved February 20, 2006.
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