Malcolm Baldrige Jr.
Malcolm Baldrige Jr. | |
|---|---|
| 26th United States Secretary of Commerce | |
| In office January 20, 1981 – July 25, 1987 | |
| President | Ronald Reagan |
| Preceded by | Philip Klutznick |
| Succeeded by | William Verity |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Howard Malcolm Baldrige Jr. October 4, 1922 Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Died | July 25, 1987 (aged 64) Walnut Creek, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | North Cemetery in Woodbury, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Relations | Letitia Baldrige |
| Parents | Howard Malcolm Baldrige, Sr. (father) |
| Alma mater | Yale University |
| Occupation | Foundryman, Rodeo team roper, businessman |
| Profession | Businessman |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Rank | Captain |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Howard Malcolm "Mac" Baldrige, Jr. (October 4, 1922 – July 25, 1987) was an American businessman. He served as the United States Secretary of Commerce from 1981 until his death in 1987.[1]
Baldrige died from injuries he suffered from a rodeo competition in Walnut Creek, California, aged 64.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "COMMERCE SECRETARY BALDRIGE DIES IN RODEO ACCIDENT IN CALIFORNIA". The New York Times. July 26, 1987. Retrieved February 19, 2016.
Other websites
- Howard M. Baldrige at Find-A-Grave
- Remarks at the Presentation Ceremony for the Presidential Medal of Freedom - October 17, 1988 Archived September 24, 2015, at the Wayback Machine