American educator; George H. W. Bush administration cabinet member From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lauro Fred Cavazos Jr. (January 4, 1927 – March 15, 2022) was an American politician. He served as Secretary of Education from 1988 to 1990. He was the first Hispanic to serve in the United States Cabinet.
Lauro F. Cavazos, Jr. | |
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4th United States Secretary of Education | |
In office September 20, 1988 – December 12, 1990 | |
President | Ronald Reagan George H. W. Bush |
Preceded by | William Bennett |
Succeeded by | Lamar Alexander |
Personal details | |
Born | Kingsville, Texas, U.S. | January 4, 1927
Died | March 15, 2022 95) Concord, Massachusetts, U.S. | (aged
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Peggy Ann Cavazos (née Murdock) |
Alma mater | Texas Tech University Iowa State University |
Profession | Educator |
Cavazos was born in Kingsville, Texas. He was of Mexican descent. Cavazos died on March 15, 2022 in Concord, Massachusetts at the age of 95.[1]
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