RICHARD S. SCHWEIKER

(Richard Schultz Schweiker)


Richard S. Schweiker
Richard S. Schweiker
  • Born: June 1, 1926
  • Died: July 31, 2015
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Richard Schultz Schweiker was an American businessman and politician. A member of the Republican Party, he served as the 14th U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services under President Ronald Reagan from 1981 to 1983. He previously served as a U.S. Representative (1961–1969) and a U.S. Senator (1969–1981) from Pennsylvania. In 1976, Schweiker was Reagan's vice presidential pick during his unsuccessful presidential campaign.