Stanley K. Hathaway
American politician and lawyer
Born
July 19th, 1924
101 years ago
Died
October 4th, 2005
20 years ago — 81 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as 40th Secretary of the Interior
Promoted environmental policies
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