Charles William Duncan Jr. (September 9, 1926 – October 18, 2022) is an American entrepreneur, administrator, and statesman. Duncan served as the U.S. Secretary of Energy on the Cabinet of President Jimmy Carter from 1979 to 1981.[1]
Quick facts 2nd United States Secretary of Energy, President ...
Charles Duncan Jr. |
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In office
August 24, 1979 – January 20, 1981 |
| President | Jimmy Carter |
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| Preceded by | James R. Schlesinger |
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| Succeeded by | James B. Edwards |
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In office
January 31, 1977 – July 26, 1979 |
| President | Jimmy Carter |
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| Preceded by | Robert Ellsworth |
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| Succeeded by | W. Graham Claytor Jr. |
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| Born | Charles William Duncan Jr.
(1926-09-09)September 9, 1926
Houston, Texas, U.S. |
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| Died | October 18, 2022(2022-10-18) (aged 96)
Houston, Texas, U.S. |
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| Political party | Democratic |
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| Spouse(s) | Anne Smith |
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| Children | 2 |
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| Education | Rice University (BS)
University of Texas at Austin |
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| Allegiance | United States |
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| Branch/service | United States Army |
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| Unit | United States Army Air Corps |
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| Battles/wars | World War II |
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