Award
Order of the Nile
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q2006144 · wikidata
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William E. Simon
1927-11-27 – 2000-06-03
Life & Legacy
William Edward Simon (November 27, 1927 – June 3, 2000) was an American businessman and philanthropist who served as the 63rd United States Secretary of the Treasury. He became the Secretary of the Treasury on May 9, 1974, during the Nixon administration. After Nixon resigned, Simon was reappointed by President Gerald Ford and served until 1977 when President Jimmy Carter took office. Outside of government, he was a successful businessman and philanthropist. The William E. Simon Foundation carries on this legacy. He styled himself as a strong advocate of laissez-faire capitalism. He wrote, "There is only one social system that reflects the sovereignty of the individual: the free-market, or capitalist, system".
Occupation & Career
politician, businessperson
Education
Lafayette College; Newark Academy; Blair Academy
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Order of the Nile; Silver Olympic Order
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Order of the Nile · Silver Olympic Order
Employer
United States Department of the Treasury
Education & Institutions
Blair Academy · Lafayette College · Newark Academy
Verified Legacy Record
Award
Silver Olympic Order
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q2006144 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
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