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Otis Bowen
American politician (1918-2013) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Otis R. Bowen, M.D. (February 26, 1918 – May 4, 2013), was the governor of the American state of Indiana from 1973 to 1981. He was the first governor of Indiana to serve two consecutive terms. He was also the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services on the cabinet of President Ronald Reagan.
Quick Facts 4th United States Secretary of Health and Human Services, President ...
Otis Ray Bowen, M.D. | |
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4th United States Secretary of Health and Human Services | |
In office December 13, 1985 – January 20, 1989 | |
President | Ronald Reagan |
Preceded by | Margaret Heckler |
Succeeded by | Louis Wade Sullivan |
44th Governor of Indiana | |
In office January 9, 1973 – January 13, 1981 | |
Lieutenant | Robert D. Orr |
Preceded by | Edgar Whitcomb |
Succeeded by | Robert D. Orr |
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Born | (1918-02-26)February 26, 1918 Fulton County, Indiana |
Died | May 4, 2013(2013-05-04) (aged 95) Donaldson, Indiana |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Pearl Irene Wright |
Children | 4 |
Education | Valparaiso University |
Profession | Physician |
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