For other people with the same name, see William Bennett (disambiguation).
William Bennett
Bennett in 2011
Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy
In office March 13, 1989 – December 13, 1990
President
George H. W. Bush
Preceded by
Position established
Succeeded by
Bob Martinez
3rd United States Secretary of Education
In office February 6, 1985 – September 20, 1988
President
Ronald Reagan
Preceded by
Terrel Bell
Succeeded by
Lauro Cavazos
Chair of the National Endowment for the Humanities
In office December 24, 1981 – February 6, 1985
President
Ronald Reagan
Preceded by
Joseph Duffey
Succeeded by
John Agresto (acting)
Personal details
Born
William John Bennett
(1943-07-31) July 31, 1943 (age 80) New York City, New York, U.S.
Political party
Republican (1986–present)
Other political affiliations
Democratic (before 1986)
Spouse
Elayne Glover
(m. 1982)
Relations
Robert S. Bennett (brother)
Children
2
Education
Williams College (BA) University of Texas at Austin (MA, PhD) Harvard University (JD)
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