Marion Hartzog Smoak
American politician (1916–2020) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Marion Hartzog Smoak (July 8, 1916 – May 4, 2020) was an American attorney and politician who served as Chief of Protocol of the United States under President Richard Nixon from 1972 to 1974. Smoak previously served as a member of the South Carolina Senate and was a member of Ronald Reagan's presidential campaign staff and transition team in 1980.[1][2]
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Marion Hartzog Smoak | |
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Chief of Protocol of the United States | |
In office July 1, 1972 – March 30, 1974 | |
President | Richard Nixon |
Preceded by | Emil Mosbacher |
Succeeded by | Henry E. Catto Jr. |
Member of the South Carolina Senate from the 23rd district | |
In office 1967–1968 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1916-07-08)July 8, 1916 Aiken, South Carolina, U.S. |
Died | May 4, 2020(2020-05-04) (aged 103) Palm Beach, Florida, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Mary Frances Meister |
Children | 3 |
Alma mater | The Citadel (BA) University of South Carolina (LLB) |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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