Nicholas F. Brady
American politician (born 1930)
Nicholas Frederick Brady (born April 11, 1930) is an American politician. He was the United States Secretary of the Treasury under Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush. He was known for creating the Brady Plan in March 1989.
Nicholas F. Brady | |
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68th United States Secretary of the Treasury | |
In office September 15, 1988 – January 17, 1993 | |
President | Ronald Reagan George H. W. Bush |
Preceded by | James Baker |
Succeeded by | Lloyd Bentsen |
United States Senator from New Jersey | |
In office April 20, 1982 – December 27, 1982[1] | |
Appointed by | Thomas Kean |
Preceded by | Harrison A. Williams |
Succeeded by | Frank Lautenberg |
Personal details | |
Born | Nicholas Frederick Brady April 11, 1930 New York City, New York |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) |
Kitty Douglas
(m. 1952; died 2021) |
Children | 4 |
Alma mater | Yale University Harvard Business School |
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In 1982, he was appointed to succeed Harrison A. Williams as a United States Senator until a special election could be held. He served in the Senate for 8 months.