James Baker

Politician

1930 –

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Who is James Baker?

James Addison Baker III is an American attorney and governmental official.

Baker served as the Chief of Staff in President Ronald Reagan's first administration and in the final year of the administration of President George H. W. Bush. Baker also served as Secretary of the Treasury from 1985 to 1988 in the second Reagan administration, and Secretary of State in the George H. W. Bush administration. He is also the honorary chair of the James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy at Rice University in Houston, Texas.

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Born
Apr 28, 1930
Houston
Also known as
  • James Addison Baker III
  • James Baker III
  • James A. Baker III
  • James A Baker III
Parents
Spouses
Children
Religion
  • Episcopal Church
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Princeton University
  • University of Texas at Austin
  • The Hill School
  • University of Texas School of Law

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on July 23, 2013

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