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Wilbur J. Cohen
Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare · 1968
Wilbur J. Cohen, Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare. Wilbur Joseph Cohen (June 10, 1913 – May 17, 1987) was an American social scientist and civil servant. He was one of the key architects in the creation and expansion of the American welfare state and was involved in the creation of both the New Deal and Great Society programs.
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- Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare1968-05-16–1969-01-20
Biography
Wilbur Joseph Cohen (June 10, 1913 – May 17, 1987) was an American social scientist and civil servant. He was one of the key architects in the creation and expansion of the American welfare state and was involved in the creation of both the New Deal and Great Society programs.
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