Charles C. Edwards

Charles C. Edwards (September 16, 1923 – August 7, 2011) was an American physician who served as Commissioner of Food and Drugs from 1969 to 1973 and as the United States Assistant Secretary for Health from 1973 to 1975.^[1] He died on August 7, 2011, in San Diego, California at age 87.^[2]

Charles C. Edwards
4th United States Assistant Secretary for Health
In office April 18, 1973 – January 5, 1975
President	Richard Nixon Gerald Ford
Preceded by	Merlin K. DuVal
Succeeded by	Theodore Cooper
10th Commissioner of Food and Drugs
In office December 13, 1969 – March 15, 1973
President	Richard Nixon
Preceded by	Herbert L. Ley Jr.
Succeeded by	Alexander M. Schmidt
Personal details
Born	(1923-09-16)September 16, 1923 Overton, Nebraska, US
Died	August 7, 2011(2011-08-07) (aged 87) San Diego, California, US
Political party	Republican