Richard Schweiker
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Richard Schultz Schweiker (June 1, 1926 – July 31, 2015) was an American businessman and politician. A member of the Republican Party, he served as the 14th U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services under President Ronald Reagan from 1981 to 1983. He previously served as a U.S. Representative (1961–1969) and a U.S. Senator (1969–1981) from Pennsylvania. In 1976, Schweiker was Reagan's running mate during his unsuccessful presidential campaign.
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Richard Schweiker | |
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14th United States Secretary of Health and Human Services | |
In office January 22, 1981 – February 3, 1983 | |
President | Ronald Reagan |
Preceded by | Patricia Roberts Harris |
Succeeded by | Margaret Heckler |
United States Senator from Pennsylvania | |
In office January 3, 1969 – January 3, 1981 | |
Preceded by | Joseph Clark |
Succeeded by | Arlen Specter |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 13th district | |
In office January 3, 1961 – January 3, 1969 | |
Preceded by | John Lafore |
Succeeded by | Lawrence Coughlin |
Personal details | |
Born | Richard Schultz Schweiker (1926-06-01)June 1, 1926 Norristown, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | July 31, 2015(2015-07-31) (aged 89) Pomona, New Jersey, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse |
Claire Coleman
(m. 1955; died 2013) |
Children | 5 |
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Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1944–1946 |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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