Luther H. Hodges Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Acting United States Secretary of Commerce | |
| In office October 31, 1979 – January 9, 1980 | |
| President | Jimmy Carter |
| Preceded by | Juanita M. Kreps |
| Succeeded by | Philip Klutznick |
| 1st United States Deputy Secretary of Commerce | |
| In office September 8, 1980 – January 20, 1981 | |
| President | Jimmy Carter |
| Preceded by | Himself as Under Secretary of Commerce |
| Succeeded by | Joseph F. Wright |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Luther Hartwell Hodges Jr. November 19, 1936 Leaksville (now Eden, North Carolina) |
| Parent(s) | Luther H. Hodges Martha Blakeney Hodges |
| Alma mater | University of North Carolina Harvard University |
| Profession | Businessman, politician |
Luther Hartwell Hodges Jr. (born November 19, 1936)[1] is a retired American politician and banker. He is the son of Luther H. Hodges who was Secretary of Commerce under John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson between 1961 and 1965, and the 64th governor of North Carolina.