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William Thaddeus Coleman Jr.

American attorney and politician

Died when: 96 years 267 days (1160 months)
Star Sign: Cancer

 

William Thaddeus Coleman Jr.

William Thaddeus Coleman Jr. (July 7, 1920 – March 31, 2017) was an American attorney and judge.Coleman was the fourth United States Secretary of Transportation, from March 7, 1975, to January 20, 1977, and the second African American to serve in the United States Cabinet.

As an attorney, Coleman played a major role in significant civil rights cases.At the time of his death, Coleman was the oldest living former Cabinet member.


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