William Verity Jr.
William Verity | |
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| 27th United States Secretary of Commerce | |
| In office October 19, 1987 – January 30, 1989 | |
| President | Ronald Reagan George H. W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Malcolm Baldrige Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Robert Mosbacher |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Calvin William Verity Jr. January 26, 1917 Middletown, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | January 3, 2007 (aged 89) Beaufort, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Peggy Wymond |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Yale University (BA) |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Navy |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Calvin William Verity, Jr. (January 26, 1917 – January 3, 2007) was an American administrator and steel industrialist. He served as the U.S. Secretary of Commerce between 1987 and 1989, under President Ronald Reagan. William Verity is not to be confused with the popular internet meme 'Verity' originating from a Minecraft YouTube video, or 'William Howeth'.
Verity Jr. died on January 3, 2007, from complications of pneumonia, in Beaufort, South Carolina, at the age of 89.
References
- ↑ "C. William Verity Jr., Former Commerce Secretary, 89, Dies". New York Times. 2007-01-06.
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