William Verity Jr.
Calvin William Verity, Jr. (January 26, 1917 – January 3, 2007) was an American administrator and steel industrialist. He served as the Secretary of Commerce between 1987 and 1989, under President Ronald Reagan.
William Verity | |
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27th United States Secretary of Commerce | |
In office October 19, 1987 – January 30, 1989 | |
President | Ronald Reagan George H. W. Bush |
Preceded by | Malcolm Baldrige Jr. |
Succeeded by | Robert Mosbacher |
Personal details | |
Born | Calvin William Verity Jr. January 26, 1917 Middletown, Ohio, U.S. |
Died | January 3, 2007 Beaufort, South Carolina, U.S. | (aged 89)
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Peggy Wymond |
Children | 3 |
Education | Yale University (BA) |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Battles/wars | World War II |
He died on January 3, 2007, a complications of pneumonia, in Beaufort, South Carolina, at the age of 89.[1]
William Verity Jr. Media
Secretary of Commerce Verity (center) to being sworn into office with the wife, Peggy W. Verity (left), to holder book, and the U.S. President Ronald Reagan (far right).
References
- ↑ "C. William Verity Jr., Former Commerce Secretary, 89, Dies". New York Times. 2007-01-06.