Clifford M. Hardin
American Secretary of Agriculture
Born
October 9th, 1915
109 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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