Edwin Meese
75th United States Attorney General
Born
December 2nd, 1931
93 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as the 75th Attorney General of the United States from 1985 to 1988 under President Ronald Reagan. Prior to this role, held various positions within the Reagan administration, including Counselor to the President. Worked as a legal scholar and contributed to conservative legal theories during the 1980s. Played a significant role in shaping the administration's policy on crime and drug enforcement. Continued to be active in legal scholarship and conservative political activism post-administration.
Served as Attorney General from 1985 to 1988
Advised Reagan on legal policies and strategies
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