Malcolm Baldrige Jr.
American businessman (1922-1987)
Howard Malcolm "Mac" Baldrige, Jr. (October 4, 1922 – July 25, 1987) was an American businessman. He served as the United States Secretary of Commerce from 1981 until his death in 1987.[1]
Malcolm Baldrige Jr. | |
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26th United States Secretary of Commerce | |
In office January 20, 1981 – July 25, 1987 | |
President | Ronald Reagan |
Preceded by | Philip Klutznick |
Succeeded by | William Verity |
Personal details | |
Born | Howard Malcolm Baldrige Jr. October 4, 1922 Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. |
Died | July 25, 1987 Walnut Creek, California, U.S. | (aged 64)
Resting place | North Cemetery in Woodbury, Connecticut, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Republican |
Relations | Letitia Baldrige |
Parents | Howard Malcolm Baldrige, Sr. (father) |
Alma mater | Yale University |
Occupation | Foundryman, Rodeo team roper, businessman |
Profession | Businessman |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Rank | Captain |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Baldrige died from injuries he suffered from a rodeo competition in Walnut Creek, California, aged 64.[1]
References
change- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "COMMERCE SECRETARY BALDRIGE DIES IN RODEO ACCIDENT IN CALIFORNIA". The New York Times. July 26, 1987. Retrieved February 19, 2016.
Other websites
change- Howard M. Baldrige at Find-A-Grave
- Remarks at the Presentation Ceremony for the Presidential Medal of Freedom - October 17, 1988 Archived September 24, 2015, at the Wayback Machine