Philip Morris Klaznick ( Eng. Philip Morris Klutznick ; July 9, 1907 , Kansas City , Missouri , USA - August 14, 1999 , Chicago , Illinois , USA - American businessman and statesman, US Secretary of Commerce (1980-1981).
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| The president | Jimmy Carter | ||||||
| Predecessor | Juanita Kreps | ||||||
| Successor | Malcolm Baldridge | ||||||
| Birth | July 9, 1907 Kansas City , Missouri , United States | ||||||
| Death | August 14, 1999 (92 years) Chicago , IL , USA | ||||||
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| Education | University of Kansas University of Nebraska-Lincoln Creighton University School of Law | ||||||
Biography
Born into a family of Jewish immigrants Maurice Klaznik and Minnie Spindler. After receiving a law degree, he began serving in the city of Omaha (Nebraska), where he was responsible for the development of urban infrastructure and the settlement of slums. After the war, his campaign was engaged in the construction of large shopping centers in the suburbs of Chicago. Then switches to the construction of commercial real estate in Chicago and Denver. As the largest object, erected with his participation should highlight Water Tower Place.
He was a staunch supporter of the Democratic Party. In 1977-1979 - President of the World Jewish Congress .
In 1980-1981 - Minister of Commerce in the presidential administration Carter. He was considered a lobbyist for close cooperation with Israel.
In 1973 he was president of the Chicago Bulls basketball club.