Cecil D. Andrus facts for kids
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Cecil D. Andrus
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| 42nd United States Secretary of the Interior | |
| In office January 23, 1977 – January 20, 1981 |
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| President | Jimmy Carter |
| Preceded by | Thomas S. Kleppe |
| Succeeded by | James G. Watt |
| 26th & 28th Governor of Idaho | |
| In office January 5, 1987 – January 2, 1995 |
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| Lieutenant | Butch Otter |
| Preceded by | John V. Evans |
| Succeeded by | Phil Batt |
| In office January 4, 1971 – January 23, 1977 |
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| Lieutenant | Jack M. Murphy (1971–75) John V. Evans (1975–77) |
| Preceded by | Don Samuelson |
| Succeeded by | John V. Evans |
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| Born |
Cecil Dale Andrus
August 25, 1931 Hood River, Oregon, United States |
| Died | August 24, 2017 (aged 85) Boise, Idaho, United States |
| Nationality | United States |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouses | Carol Mea May (b. 1932, m. 1949 - 2017) |
| Children | Tanna Lee Andrus Tracy Sue Andrus Kelly Kay Anderus |
| Residences | Boise, (Lewiston in 1970) |
| Alma mater | Oregon State College (1 year) |
| Website | andruscenter.org |
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| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | U.S. Navy |
| Years of service | 1951-1955 |
| Rank | Petty officer, second class |
| Unit | Reserves, aviation patrol |
| Battles/wars | Korean War, Cold War |
Cecil Dale Andrus (born August 25, 1931 – died August 24, 2017) was an important American politician. He was a member of the Democratic Party. Andrus served as the Governor of Idaho for a total of 14 years. He was governor from 1971 to 1977 and again from 1987 to 1995. He also served as the U.S. Secretary of the Interior from 1977 to 1981. This was during the time Jimmy Carter was president.
Andrus passed away in Boise, Idaho, on August 24, 2017. He died just one day before his 86th birthday.
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Early Life and Military Service
Cecil Dale Andrus was born in Hood River, Oregon. He later moved to Idaho. Before starting his political career, Andrus served in the U.S. Navy. He was in the Navy from 1951 to 1955. During this time, he was a Petty officer, second class. He served in the Navy Reserves. His service included the time of the Korean War and the Cold War.
Governor of Idaho
Cecil Andrus served as the Governor of Idaho for two separate periods. His first term was from 1971 to 1977. After serving in the national government, he returned to Idaho. He was elected governor again. His second period as governor was from 1987 to 1995. As governor, he was the chief executive of the state. He worked to manage state government and its services.
What a Governor Does
A governor is like the president of a state. They lead the state government. They sign bills into law. They also manage the state's budget. Governors work to improve their state. They represent their state to the rest of the country.
U.S. Secretary of the Interior
After his first time as Idaho's governor, Andrus joined President Jimmy Carter's team. He became the United States Secretary of the Interior. He held this important job from 1977 to 1981. This role is part of the President's Cabinet.
Role of the Secretary of the Interior
The Secretary of the Interior is in charge of many things. They manage most of the country's public lands. This includes national parks and wildlife refuges. They also oversee natural resources. This role is very important for protecting nature. It also helps manage resources for everyone.
Legacy
Cecil Andrus was a well-known figure in Idaho politics. He spent many years serving the public. His long career included leading his home state. He also served at the national level. He is remembered for his dedication to public service.
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