William E. Simon
American politician (1927–2000)
Biography
William Edward Simon (November 27, 1927 – June 3, 2000) was an American businessman and philanthropist who served as the 63rd United States Secretary of the Treasury. He became the Secretary of the Treasury on May 9, 1974, during the Nixon administration. After Nixon resigned, Simon was reappointed by President Gerald Ford and served until 1977 when President Jimmy Carter took office. Outside of government, he was a successful businessman and philanthropist. The William E. Simon Foundation carries on this legacy. He styled himself as a strong advocate of laissez-faire capitalism. He wrote, "There is only one social system that reflects the sovereignty of the individual: the free-market, or capitalist, system".
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Career highlights
Career & roles
- United States Secretary of the Treasury
Employers / organisations
- United States Department of the Treasury
Awards & honours (2)
- Order of the Nile
- Silver Olympic Order
Quick answers about William E. Simon
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- William E. Simon died on June 3, 2000 at the age of 72.
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- William E. Simon was born on November 27, 1927.
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- William E. Simon was born in Paterson.
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- William E. Simon's zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
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- William E. Simon is a citizen of United States.
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