William Verity

American businessman (1917-2007) · United States · On the map · Founders · Died at 89

Calvin William Verity Jr. was an American government official and steel industrialist who served as the 27th United States secretary of commerce between 1987 and 1989, under President Ronald Reagan.

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Secretary of Commerce Verity (center) to being sworn into office with the wife, Peggy W. Verity (left), to holder book, and the U.S. President Ronald Reagan (far right).

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Moses Austin48.1 of 100

Bobby Hollander48.1 of 100 Leonard Bosack48.2 of 100

Ezra Fitch48.1 of 100

John Bryson48.2 of 100 Jules B. Kroll48.1 of 100