William F. Bolger

"William Bolger" redirects here. For Massachusetts State Senator, see William Bulger.

William F. Bolger (March 13, 1923 – August 21, 1989) was the 65th Postmaster General of the United States from March 15, 1978 to January 1, 1985. He was born in Waterbury, Connecticut. Bolger served in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. He took courses in accounting at George Washington University. He was the second career postal employee to attain the rank of Postmaster General. After leaving the Postal Service, he served as president of the Air Transport Association of America.^[1][2]

William Bolger
United States Postmaster General
In office March 15, 1978 – January 1, 1985
President	Jimmy Carter Ronald Reagan
Preceded by	Benjamin F. Bailar
Succeeded by	Paul N. Carlin
Personal details
Born	(1923-03-13)March 13, 1923 Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S.
Died	August 21, 1989(1989-08-21) (aged 66) Arlington County, Virginia, U.S.
Education	George Washington University (BS)

The Bolger Conference Center in Potomac, Maryland is named after Postmaster General Bolger.

References

1. Saxon, Wolfgang (22 August 1989). "Ex-Postmaster, William Bolger, is dead at 66". New York Times. Retrieved 15 July 2012.
2. 'Ex-Postmaster General William F. Bolger Dies,' The Washington Post, Bart Barnes, March 22, 1989

Government offices
Preceded by Benjamin F. Bailar	United States Postmaster General March 15, 1978 – January 1, 1985	Succeeded by Paul N. Carlin