Leroy Edgar Burney
American physician (1906–1998) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Leroy Edgar Burney (December 31, 1906 – July 31, 1998) was an American physician and public health official. He was appointed the eighth Surgeon General of the United States from 1956 to 1961.
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Leroy Edgar Burney | |
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8th Surgeon General of the United States | |
In office August 8, 1956 – January 29, 1961 | |
President | Dwight D. Eisenhower John F. Kennedy |
Preceded by | Leonard A. Scheele |
Succeeded by | Luther Leonidas Terry |
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Born | (1906-12-31)December 31, 1906 Burney, Indiana, US |
Died | July 31, 1998(1998-07-31) (aged 91) Park Ridge, Illinois, US |
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