Wilbur J. Cohen
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"Wilbur Cohen" redirects here. For the tennis player, see Wilbur Coen.
Wilbur Joseph Cohen (June 10, 1913 – May 17, 1987) was an American social scientist and civil servant. He was one of the key architects in the creation and expansion of the American welfare state and was involved in the creation of both the New Deal and Great Society programs.
Quick Facts 7th United States Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, President ...
Wilbur Cohen | |
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7th United States Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare | |
In office May 16, 1968 – January 20, 1969 | |
President | Lyndon B. Johnson |
Preceded by | John W. Gardner |
Succeeded by | Robert Finch |
United States Under Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare | |
In office June 1965 – May 1968 | |
President | Lyndon B. Johnson |
Preceded by | Ivan A. Nestingen |
Succeeded by | James H. McCrocklin |
Personal details | |
Born | Wilbur Joseph Cohen (1913-06-10)June 10, 1913 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Died | May 17, 1987(1987-05-17) (aged 73) Seoul, South Korea |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Eloise Bittel (m. 1938) |
Children | 3 |
Education | University of Wisconsin–Madison (BA) |
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