Thomas Kean
American politician and New Jersey Governor
Born
April 21st, 1935
90 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as the 48th Governor of New Jersey from 1982 to 1990. Focused on education reform and environmental preservation during the governorship. Later became a prominent figure in academia, contributing to educational institutions and public policy discussions. Involved in various nonprofit organizations and served as chairman of the 9/11 Commission, examining the events leading up to and following the September 11 attacks.
Governor of New Jersey from 1982 to 1990
Chairman of the 9/11 Commission
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