Marion Folsom | |
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| 2nd United States Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare | |
| In office August 1, 1955 – July 31, 1958 | |
| President | Dwight D. Eisenhower |
| Preceded by | Oveta Culp Hobby |
| Succeeded by | Arthur Flemming |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 23, 1893 McRae, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | September 27, 1976 (aged 82) Rochester, New York, U.S. |
| Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Mary Davenport |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | University of Georgia (BA) Harvard University (MBA) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
Marion Bayard Folsom (/ˈfoʊlsəm/; November 23, 1893 – September 27, 1976) was an American government official and businessman. He served as the U.S. Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare from 1955 to 1958 under President Dwight D. Eisenhower.[1]
- ^ Tomasson, Robert E. (29 September 1976). "Marion B. Folsom is Dead at 82; Architect of Social Security Act". The New York Times. Retrieved 28 June 2019.