S. Paul Ehrlich Jr.
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Saul Paul Ehrlich Jr. (May 4, 1932 – January 6, 2005) was an American physician and public health administrator. He served as acting Surgeon General of the United States from 1973 to 1977.
- Director, Office of International Health, Office of the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare (1969–1977)
- Chairman of Executive Board, World Health Organization (1972)
- Acting Surgeon General, United States Public Health Service (1973–77)
- Former Deputy Director, Pan American Health Organization (1978–1983)
- Founding member of the World Cultural Council (1981).[1]
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S. Paul Ehrlich Jr. | |
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Surgeon General of the United States Acting | |
In office January 31, 1973 – July 13, 1977 | |
President | Richard Nixon Gerald Ford Jimmy Carter |
Preceded by | Jesse Leonard Steinfeld |
Succeeded by | Julius B. Richmond |
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Born | Saul Paul Ehrlich Jr. (1932-05-04)May 4, 1932 Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
Died | January 6, 2005(2005-01-06) (aged 72) Delray Beach, Florida, U.S. |
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