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Richard Schweiker

American politician (1926-2015) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 89

Richard Schultz Schweiker was an American businessman and politician who served as the 14th U.S. secretary of health and human services under President Ronald Reagan from 1981 to 1983.

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A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as a U.S. representative from 1961 to 1969 and a U.S. senator from 1969 to 1981 from Pennsylvania. Schweiker was Reagan's running mate during his unsuccessful 1976 presidential campaign.

Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1926 to 2015 · aged 89