William Bennett

William John "Bill" Bennett (born July 31, 1943) is an American politician. He was the third United States Secretary of Education. He was in Ronald Reagan's cabinet. He served from February 1985 through September 1988. From 1989 to 1990, he served as the first Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy.

William Bennett
1st Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy
In office March 13, 1989 – December 13, 1990
President	George H. W. Bush
Preceded by	Position established
Succeeded by	Bob Martinez
3rd United States Secretary of Education
In office February 6, 1985 – September 20, 1988
President	Ronald Reagan
Preceded by	Terrel Bell
Succeeded by	Lauro Cavazos
Chair of the National Endowment for the Humanities
In office December 24, 1981 – February 6, 1985
President	Ronald Reagan
Preceded by	Joseph Duffey
Succeeded by	John Agresto (Acting)
Personal details
Born	William John Bennett (1943-07-31) July 31, 1943 (age 82) New York City, New York, U.S.
Political party	Democratic (Before 1986) Republican (1986–present)
Spouse(s)	Elayne Glover
Children	2
Education	Williams College (BA) University of Texas, Austin (MA, PhD) Harvard University (JD)

Bennett was born in Brooklyn, New York. He studied at Williams College, at the University of Texas-Austin, and at Harvard Law School.