Marion B. Folsom
American politician (1893–1976) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Marion Bayard Folsom (November 23, 1893 – September 27, 1976) was an American government official and businessman. He served as the U.S. Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare from 1955 to 1958 under President Dwight D. Eisenhower.[1]
Quick Facts 2nd United States Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, President ...
Marion Folsom | |
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2nd United States Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare | |
In office August 1, 1955 – July 31, 1958 | |
President | Dwight D. Eisenhower |
Preceded by | Oveta Culp Hobby |
Succeeded by | Arthur Flemming |
Personal details | |
Born | (1893-11-23)November 23, 1893 McRae, Georgia, U.S. |
Died | September 27, 1976(1976-09-27) (aged 82) Rochester, New York, U.S. |
Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Mary Davenport |
Children | 3 |
Education | University of Georgia (BA) Harvard University (MBA) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Battles/wars | World War I |
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