F. David Mathews
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Forrest David Mathews (born December 6, 1935) is an American politician who served as the 11th United States Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare during the administration of President Gerald Ford from 1975 to 1977. He also served two nonconsecutive terms as the president of the University of Alabama. In 1983, Mathews was elected as a fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration.[1] He served as president and chief executive officer of the Kettering Foundation from 1981 to 2022. He is the author of several books on democratic practice and education.
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F. David Mathews | |
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11th United States Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare | |
In office August 8, 1975 ā January 20, 1977 | |
President | Gerald Ford |
Preceded by | Caspar Weinberger |
Succeeded by | Joseph A. Califano Jr. |
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Born | Forrest David Mathews (1935-12-06) December 6, 1935 (age 88) Grove Hill, Alabama, U.S. |
Political party | Independent |
Education | University of Alabama (BA) Columbia University (MA, PhD) |
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