Ed Derwinski
American politician (1926–2012) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Edward Joseph Derwinski (September 15, 1926 – January 15, 2012) was an American politician who served as the first Cabinet-level United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs, serving under President George H. W. Bush from March 15, 1989 to September 26, 1992. He previously served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1959 to 1983, representing south and southwest suburbs of Chicago.
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Quick Facts 1st United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs, President ...
Ed Derwinski | |
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1st United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs | |
In office March 15, 1989 – September 26, 1992 | |
President | George H. W. Bush |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Jesse Brown |
Administrator of Veterans Affairs | |
In office January 21, 1989 – March 15, 1989 | |
President | George H. W. Bush |
Preceded by | Thomas Turnage |
Succeeded by | Position abolished |
Undersecretary of State for International Security Affairs | |
In office March 24, 1987 – January 21, 1989 | |
President | Ronald Reagan |
Preceded by | William Schneider |
Succeeded by | Reginald Bartholomew |
Counselor of the United States Department of State | |
In office March 23, 1983 – March 24, 1987 | |
President | Ronald Reagan |
Preceded by | James L. Buckley |
Succeeded by | Max Kampelman |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 4th district | |
In office January 3, 1959 – January 3, 1983 | |
Preceded by | William E. McVey |
Succeeded by | George M. O'Brien |
Personal details | |
Born | Edward Joseph Derwinski (1926-09-15)September 15, 1926 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Died | January 15, 2012(2012-01-15) (aged 85) Oak Brook, Illinois, U.S. |
Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Patricia van der Giessen Bonnie Hickey |
Children | 2 |
Education | Loyola University, Chicago (BS) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1944–1946 |
Unit | Infantry |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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