Clifford M. Hardin

American Secretary of Agriculture

Clifford M. Hardin - American Secretary of Agriculture
Born

October 9th, 1915
110 years ago

Died

2010
15 years ago — 95 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Served as the 17th United States Secretary of Agriculture from 1969 to 1971. Contributed to various agricultural policies and programs during the Nixon administration. Involved in academia, holding significant positions at various universities, including the University of Nebraska.

Held the position of Secretary of Agriculture

Served under President Richard Nixon

Contributed to agricultural policy development

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