Charles D. Ferris
American politician (1933-2024)
Charles Daniel Ferris (born April 9, 1933, died February 16, 2024) is an American lawyer and former government official. He was nominated by President Jimmy Carter to chair the Federal Communications Commission in 1977. He left office in 1981.[1]
Charles Ferris | |
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| Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission | |
| In office October 17, 1977 – February 4, 1981 | |
| President | Jimmy Carter Ronald Reagan |
| Preceded by | Richard E. Wiley |
| Succeeded by | Robert E. Lee |
| Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission | |
| In office October 17, 1977 – April 10, 1981 | |
| President | Jimmy Carter Ronald Reagan |
| Preceded by | Richard E. Wiley |
| Succeeded by | James H. Quello |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Charles Daniel Ferris April 9, 1933 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Patricia C. Brennan |
| Residence | Chevy Chase, Maryland |
| Education | Boston College (AB, JD) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1955–1960 |
| Rank | Lieutenant (junior grade) |
| Unit | USS Brinkley Bass |
References
change- ↑ "Commissioners from 1934 to Present". Federal Communications Commission. June 5, 2013. Retrieved May 11, 2017.
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