James M. Beggs
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James Montgomery Beggs (January 9, 1926 – April 23, 2020) was an American businessman and consultant who served as the 6th Administrator of NASA from 1981 to 1986.
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James M. Beggs | |
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6th Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration | |
In office July 10, 1981 – December 4, 1985 (de facto) February 26, 1986 (de jure) | |
President | Ronald Reagan |
Preceded by | Robert A. Frosch |
Succeeded by | James C. Fletcher |
Personal details | |
Born | James Montgomery Beggs (1926-01-09)January 9, 1926 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | April 23, 2020(2020-04-23) (aged 94) Bethesda, Maryland, U.S. |
Spouse | Mary Harrison |
Children | 5 |
Alma mater | United States Naval Academy Harvard University |
Occupation | businessman, consultant, administrator |
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