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Winton M. Blount

American industrialist and postmaster general (1921-2002) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 81

Winton Malcolm Blount, known as Red Blount, was an American philanthropist and politician who served as the United States Postmaster General from January 22, 1969, to January 1, 1972.

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Awards

Charles Frankel Prize1991
National Humanities Medal

About this person

He founded and served as the chief executive officer of the large construction company, Blount International, based in Montgomery, Alabama.

Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1921 to 2002 · aged 81