Charles W. Crawford (chemist)
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Charles W. Crawford (July 21, 1888 ā September 15, 1957) was an American chemist who served as Commissioner of Food and Drugs from 1951 to 1954. He graduated Oklahoma A&M University with a BA degree in chemistry in 1909. He later received a master's degree in 1915. He quickly became the FDA's principal representative during the drafting of the 1938 Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.[1]
Quick Facts 7th Commissioner of Food and Drugs, President ...
Charles W. Crawford | |
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7th Commissioner of Food and Drugs | |
In office June 1, 1951 ā July 31, 1954 | |
President | Harry S. Truman Dwight D. Eisenhower |
Preceded by | Paul B. Dunbar |
Succeeded by | George P. Larrick |
Personal details | |
Born | (1888-07-21)July 21, 1888 Lorena, Texas, U.S. |
Died | September 15, 1957(1957-09-15) (aged 69) San Francisco, California, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | Oklahoma A&M University |
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