Clayton Keith Yeutter facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Clay Yeutter
Counselor to the President
In office January 1, 1992 – January 20, 1993
President	George H. W. Bush
Preceded by	Edwin Meese (1985)
Succeeded by	David Gergen
Chair of the Republican National Committee
In office January 25, 1991 – January 1, 1992
Preceded by	Lee Atwater
Succeeded by	Richard Bond
23rd United States Secretary of Agriculture
In office February 16, 1989 – March 1, 1991
President	George H. W. Bush
Preceded by	Richard Edmund Lyng
Succeeded by	Edward Rell Madigan
9th United States Trade Representative
In office July 1, 1985 – January 20, 1989
President	Ronald Reagan
Preceded by	Bill Brock
Succeeded by	Carla Anderson Hills
Personal details
Born	Clayton Keith Yeutter (1930-12-10)December 10, 1930 Eustis, Nebraska, U.S.
Died	March 4, 2017(2017-03-04) (aged 86) Potomac, Maryland, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouses	Jeanne Vierk (1952–1991) Cristena Bach (1993–2017)
Relations	9 (grandchildren)
Children	7
Education	University of Nebraska–Lincoln (BS, JD, MS, PhD) University of Wisconsin–Madison

Clayton Keith Yeutter (December 10, 1930 – March 4, 2017) was an important American politician. He held several high-level jobs in the United States government. He was known for his work in agriculture and international trade.

Early Life and Education

Clayton Yeutter was born in Eustis, Nebraska. He grew up on a farm, which helped him understand agriculture. He went to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. There, he earned several degrees. These included degrees in agriculture, law, and economics. He also studied at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Key Roles in Government

Clayton Yeutter had a long career in public service. He worked for different presidents. His roles often involved helping the country's economy.

United States Trade Representative

From 1985 to 1989, Yeutter was the United States Trade Representative. This job meant he was the country's main negotiator for trade deals. He worked to make sure American businesses could sell their products fairly around the world. He served under President Ronald Reagan.

Secretary of Agriculture

From 1989 to 1991, Yeutter served as the United States Secretary of Agriculture. This was under President George H. W. Bush. In this role, he was in charge of all things related to farming and food in the U.S. He helped farmers and made sure food was safe.

Republican National Committee Chair

After his time as Secretary of Agriculture, Yeutter became the Chairman of the Republican National Committee. This committee is the main organization for the Republican Party. He held this position from 1991 to 1992.

Counselor to the President

In 1992, he became a Counselor to the President for President George H. W. Bush. A Counselor to the President is a top advisor. They help the president with important decisions.

Later Life and Legacy

Clayton Yeutter passed away on March 4, 2017, at the age of 86. He died in Potomac, Maryland. He is remembered for his dedication to public service. He helped shape America's policies on trade and agriculture.

Images for kids

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  President Bush and Yeutter at a briefing of the National Association of Agricultural Journalists, in 1990.

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  Yeutter In 2012