Juanita M. Kreps

Politician

1921 – 2010

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Who was Juanita M. Kreps?

Juanita Morris Kreps was an American government official and businesswoman. She served as the United States Secretary of Commerce from January 23, 1977 until October 31, 1979, under President Jimmy Carter and was the first woman to hold that position, and the fourth woman to hold any Cabinet position.

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Born
Jan 11, 1921
Lynch
Also known as
  • Juanita Kreps
Nationality
  • United States of America
Education
  • Duke University
  • Berea College
  • Denison University
  • Hofstra University
Employment
  • Duke University
Lived in
  • Kentucky
Died
Jul 5, 2010
Durham

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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