James G. Watt
James Gaius Watt (born January 31, 1938) is an American lawyer and politician. He served as United States Secretary of the Interior from 1981 to 1983. He has been called "anti-environmentalist". He was one of Ronald Reagan's most controversial cabinet appointments.[1]
James G. Watt | |
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| 43rd United States Secretary of the Interior | |
| In office January 23, 1981 – November 8, 1983 | |
| President | Ronald Reagan |
| Preceded by | Cecil Andrus |
| Succeeded by | William Clark |
| Member of the Federal Power Commission | |
| In office November 11, 1975 - August 30, 1977 | |
| President | Gerald Ford Jimmy Carter |
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| Born | James Gaius Watt January 31, 1938 Lusk, Wyoming, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | University of Wyoming (BS, JD) |
References
- "A look back at Reagan's environmental record". Grist. 2004-06-11. Retrieved 2022-04-23.
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