Stanley K. Hathaway
American politician and lawyer
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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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July 19th, 1827 198 years ago
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Born
1917 109 years ago
Died
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1939 87 years ago
Died
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