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Frederick B. Dent

Trade Representative · 1973–1975

Frederick B. Dent, Trade Representative. Frederick Baily Dent (August 17, 1922 – December 10, 2019) was an American businessman who served as the United States Secretary of Commerce from February 2, 1973, to March 26, 1975, during the administrations of U.S. Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford.

Positions

  • Secretary of Commerce1973-02-02–1975-03-26
  • Trade Representative1975-03-26–1977-01-20

Biography

Frederick Baily Dent (August 17, 1922 – December 10, 2019) was an American businessman who served as the United States Secretary of Commerce from February 2, 1973, to March 26, 1975, during the administrations of U.S. Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford.

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