Malcolm Baldrige Jr.

U.S. Secretary of Commerce

Malcolm Baldrige Jr. - U.S. Secretary of Commerce
Born

October 4th, 1922
102 years ago

Died

1987
38 years ago — 65 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Served as the 26th Secretary of Commerce from 1981 until 1987. Advocated for a partnership between government and business to improve American competitiveness. Played a significant role in promoting the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, which encourages American companies to improve quality management and productivity. His tenure focused on trade expansion and industrial growth during a transformative period in the U.S. economy.

Served as Secretary of Commerce under President Reagan

Established the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award

Promoted U.S. trade policies to enhance competitiveness

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