Robert Coldwell Wood
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Robert Coldwell Wood (September 16, 1923 – April 1, 2005) was an American political scientist, academic and government administrator, and professor of political science at MIT. From 1965 to 1969, Wood served as the Under Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development under President Lyndon B. Johnson, and for two weeks as the Secretary at the end of the Johnson Administration.
Robert Wood | |
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2nd United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development | |
In office January 7, 1969 – January 20, 1969 | |
President | Lyndon B. Johnson |
Preceded by | Robert C. Weaver |
Succeeded by | George W. Romney |
Superintendent of Boston Public Schools | |
In office 1978–1980 | |
Preceded by | Marion Fahey |
Succeeded by | Robert R. Spillane |
President of the University of Massachusetts | |
In office 1970–1977 | |
Preceded by | John W. Lederle |
Succeeded by | David C. Knapp |
Personal details | |
Born | (1923-09-16)September 16, 1923 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
Died | April 1, 2005(2005-04-01) (aged 81) Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Margaret Byers (m. 1952) |
Children | 3, including Frank and Maggie |
Education | Princeton University (BA) Harvard University (MA, MPA, PhD) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Rank | Sergeant |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Bronze Star |
After his return to MIT, he directed the Joint Center for Urban Studies at MIT and Harvard. He also had a joint appointment as chairman of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. He served as president of the University of Massachusetts (1970-1977), overseeing expansion of programs, including construction of a campus in south Boston.