Robert Coldwell Wood
American political scientist (1923-2005)
Robert Coldwell Wood (September 16, 1923 – April 1, 2005) was an American political scientist, academic and politician. He was a professor of political science at MIT. From 1965 to 1969, Wood was the Under Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development under President Lyndon B. Johnson. For two weeks in January 1969, he was the 2nd United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
Robert Wood | |
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| 2nd United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development | |
| In office January 7, 1969 – January 20, 1969 | |
| President | Lyndon B. Johnson |
| Preceded by | Robert C. Weaver |
| Succeeded by | George W. Romney |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 16, 1923 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | April 1, 2005 (aged 81) Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) |
Margaret Byers (m. 2022) |
| Children | 3, including Frank and Maggie |
| Education | Princeton University (BA) Harvard University (MA, MPA, PhD) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Bronze Star |
Wood died from stomach cancer at his home in Boston, Massachusetts, on April 1, 2005 at the age of 81.[1]
References
change- ↑ Martin, Douglas (5 April 2005). "Robert Wood, Education Expert, Dies at 81". New York Times. Retrieved 21 June 2016.
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