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F. David Mathews

Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare · 1975

F. David Mathews, Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare. Forrest David Mathews (born December 6, 1935) is an American politician who served as the 11th United States Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare during the administration of President Gerald Ford from 1975 to 1977. He also served two nonconsecutive terms as the president of the University of Alabama. In 1983, Mathews was elected as a fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration.

Positions

  • Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare1975-08-08–1977-01-20

Biography

Forrest David Mathews (born December 6, 1935) is an American politician who served as the 11th United States Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare during the administration of President Gerald Ford from 1975 to 1977. He also served two nonconsecutive terms as the president of the University of Alabama. In 1983, Mathews was elected as a fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration.

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Capitol Receipts, “F. David Mathews: Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/appointee/wQ376103/f-david-mathews (accessed 2026-10-13).