Philleo Nash
Philleo Nash (October 25, 1909 – October 12, 1987) was an American government official, anthropologist, and politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he was Commissioner of the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs (1961–1966) during the presidencies of John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson. Previously, he was the 33rd Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin (1959–1961) and was chairman of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin (1955–1957).
Philleo Nash | |
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Nash in 1951 | |
| Commissioner of Indian Affairs | |
| In office September 20, 1961 – March 11, 1966 | |
| President | John F. Kennedy Lyndon B. Johnson |
| Preceded by | Glenn L. Emmons |
| Succeeded by | Robert L. Bennett |
| 33rd Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin | |
| In office January 5, 1959 – January 2, 1961 | |
| Governor | Gaylord Nelson |
| Preceded by | Warren P. Knowles |
| Succeeded by | Warren P. Knowles |
| Chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin | |
| In office October 8, 1955 – October 12, 1957 | |
| Preceded by | Elliot Walstead |
| Succeeded by | Patrick Lucey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 25, 1909 Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | October 12, 1987 (aged 77) Marshfield, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Resting place | Forest Hill Cemetery, Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Democratic |
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| Alma mater | University of Wisconsin University of Chicago (Ph.D.) |
| Profession | politician |
Earlier in his career, he served more than 10 years as a political appointee in the Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman administrations, including as Special Assistant directly to President Harry S. Truman (1946–1952), influencing his policy on desegregation of the armed forces and federal government, as well as policy related to Native Americans and other minorities.
His wife, Edith Nash, was a poet and activist for human rights and civil rights.