George Romney
George Wilcken Romney (July 8, 1907 - July 26, 1995) was the 43rd governor of Michigan and a candidate for president in 1968. A Republican, he served from 1963 until his resignation in 1969 to become secretary of housing and urban development to President Richard Nixon (R).[1]
Biography
Before being elected governor of Michigan, Romney was CEO of American Motors.[1]
Political career
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (1969-1973)
Romney left his post as governor to become the secretary of housing and urban development in the Nixon administration.[1][2]
Governor of Michigan (1963-1969)
Romney was elected governor in 1962. He was then re-elected in 1964 and 1966.[3]
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