Stanley K. Hathaway

American politician and lawyer

Stanley K. Hathaway - American politician and lawyer
Born

July 19th, 1924
100 years ago

Died

October 4th, 2005
19 years ago — 81 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Served as the 40th United States Secretary of the Interior. Played an influential role in various environmental policies during the presidency of Gerald Ford. Prior to this, practiced law and held significant positions in state politics in Wyoming. Contributed to the development of public lands policies and the management of national parks.

Served as 40th Secretary of the Interior

Promoted environmental policies

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