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James H. Burnley IV

Secretary of Transportation · 1987

James H. Burnley IV, Secretary of Transportation. James Horace Burnley IV (born July 30, 1948) is an American politician and lawyer. He served as the United States Secretary of Transportation from 1987 until 1989, during the administration of President Ronald Reagan. He is a partner at Venable LLP in Washington, D.C.

Positions

  • Secretary of Transportation1987-12-03–1989-01-20

Biography

James Horace Burnley IV (born July 30, 1948) is an American politician and lawyer. He served as the United States Secretary of Transportation from 1987 until 1989, during the administration of President Ronald Reagan. He is a partner at Venable LLP in Washington, D.C.

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