Robert Finch (American politician)
American politician (1925–1995)
Robert Hutchison Finch (October 9, 1925 - October 10, 1995) was an American politician. He was a Republican politician from La Canada Flintridge, California.[2] He served as the Lieutenant Governor of California under the term of Ronald Reagan from 1967 to 1969.[2]
Robert H. Finch | |
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| Counselor to the President | |
| In office June, 1970 – December 15, 1972 | |
| President | Richard M. Nixon |
| 8th United States Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare | |
| In office January 21, 1969 – June 23, 1970 | |
| President | Richard M. Nixon |
| Preceded by | Wilbur J. Cohen |
| Succeeded by | Elliot L. Richardson |
| 38th Lieutenant Governor of California | |
| In office 1967–1969 | |
| Governor | Ronald Reagan |
| Preceded by | Glenn M. Anderson |
| Succeeded by | Edwin Reinecke |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Hutchinson Finch October 9, 1925 Tempe, Arizona, U.S. |
| Died | October 10, 1995 (aged 70) Pasadena, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Carol Crothers Finch[1] |
| Children | Maureen Finch Shaw Kevin Finch Priscilla Finch Cathleen Finch Morser |
| Education | LL.B. 1951 University of Southern California 1947 Occidental College |
| Profession | Politician, Lawyer |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1951-1953 |
| Battles/wars | World War II Korean War |
He was born in Tempe, Arizona. He was the son of Robert L. Finch, a member of the Arizona House of Representatives.[1]
References
change- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Van Gelder, Lawrence (October 12, 1995). "Robert F. Finch, 70, Nixon Aide And Former Secretary of Health". The New York Times. Retrieved 2010-10-01.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Oliver, Myrna (October 11, 1995). "Robert H. Finch, Lt. Gov. Under Reagan, Dies : Politics: Leader in California GOP was 70. He also served in Nixon's Cabinet and as President's special counselor and campaign manager". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2010-10-01.
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