Sherman Adams
67th governor of New Hampshire (1899–1986) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Llewelyn Sherman Adams (January 8, 1899 – October 27, 1986) was an American businessman and politician, best known as White House Chief of Staff for President Dwight D. Eisenhower, the culmination of an 18-year political career that also included a stint as the 67th governor of New Hampshire. He lost his White House position in a scandal when he accepted an expensive vicuña coat.[1]
Quick Facts 2nd White House Chief of Staff, President ...
Sherman Adams | |
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2nd White House Chief of Staff | |
In office January 20, 1953 – October 7, 1958 | |
President | Dwight D. Eisenhower |
Preceded by | John R. Steelman |
Succeeded by | Wilton Persons |
67th Governor of New Hampshire | |
In office January 6, 1949 – January 1, 1953 | |
Preceded by | Charles M. Dale |
Succeeded by | Hugh Gregg |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Hampshire's 2nd district | |
In office January 3, 1945 – January 3, 1947 | |
Preceded by | Foster W. Stearns |
Succeeded by | Norris Cotton |
Personal details | |
Born | Llewelyn Sherman Adams (1899-01-08)January 8, 1899 East Dover, Vermont, U.S. |
Died | October 27, 1986(1986-10-27) (aged 87) Hanover, New Hampshire, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse |
Rachel Leona White
(m. 1923; died 1979) |
Education | Dartmouth College (BA) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | Marine Corps |
Battles/wars | World War I |
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