American politician (1931-2017) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Cecil Dale Andrus (August 25, 1931 – August 24, 2017) was an American politician. He was a member of the Democratic Party. He was Governor of Idaho for 14 years.[1] He was governor from 1971 to 1977 and again from 1987 to 1995. He was U.S. Secretary of the Interior from 1977 to 1981, during the Carter administration.
Cecil D. Andrus | |
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42nd United States Secretary of the Interior | |
In office January 23, 1977 – January 20, 1981 | |
President | Jimmy Carter |
Preceded by | Thomas S. Kleppe |
Succeeded by | James G. Watt |
26th & 28th Governor of Idaho | |
In office January 5, 1987 – January 2, 1995 | |
Lieutenant | Butch Otter |
Preceded by | John V. Evans |
Succeeded by | Phil Batt |
In office January 4, 1971 – January 23, 1977 | |
Lieutenant | Jack M. Murphy (1971–75) John V. Evans (1975–77) |
Preceded by | Don Samuelson |
Succeeded by | John V. Evans |
Personal details | |
Born | Cecil Dale Andrus August 25, 1931 Hood River, Oregon, United States |
Died | August 24, 2017 85) Boise, Idaho, United States | (aged
Nationality | United States |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Carol Mea May (b. 1932, m. 1949 - 2017) |
Children | Tanna Lee Andrus Tracy Sue Andrus Kelly Kay Anderus |
Residence | Boise, (Lewiston in 1970) |
Alma mater | Oregon State College (1 year) |
Website | andruscenter.org |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | U.S. Navy |
Years of service | 1951-1955 |
Rank | Petty officer, second class |
Unit | Reserves, aviation patrol |
Battles/wars | Korean War, Cold War |
Andrus died on August 24, 2017 in Boise, from complications of lung cancer.[2][3]
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