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John R. Block
American politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
John Rusling Block (born February 15, 1935) is a former U.S. secretary of agriculture, during the Reagan administration. He later became a lobbyist.
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Quick Facts 21st United States Secretary of Agriculture, President ...
John R. Block | |
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21st United States Secretary of Agriculture | |
In office January 23, 1981 ā February 14, 1986 | |
President | Ronald Reagan |
Preceded by | Robert Bergland |
Succeeded by | Richard E. Lyng |
Illinois Director of Agriculture | |
In office February 3, 1977 ā January 22, 1981 | |
Governor | James R. Thompson |
Preceded by | Pud Williams |
Succeeded by | Larry Werries |
Personal details | |
Born | (1935-02-15) February 15, 1935 (age 89) Galesburg, Illinois, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Susan Rathje "Sue" Block |
Children | Hans Block Cynthia Block Christine Block |
Alma mater | U.S. Military Academy |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Unit | 101st Airborne |
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