George P. Shultz facts for kids
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George Shultz
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| United States Secretary of State | |
| In office July 16, 1982 – January 20, 1989 |
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| President | Ronald Reagan |
| Deputy | Walter Stoessel Kenneth Dam John Whitehead |
| Preceded by | Alexander Haig |
| Succeeded by | James Baker |
| United States Secretary of the Treasury | |
| In office June 12, 1972 – May 8, 1974 |
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| President | Richard Nixon |
| Preceded by | John Connally |
| Succeeded by | William E. Simon |
| Director of the Office of Management and Budget | |
| In office July 1, 1970 – June 11, 1972 |
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| President | Richard Nixon |
| Preceded by | Robert Mayo |
| Succeeded by | Caspar Weinberger |
| United States Secretary of Labor | |
| In office January 22, 1969 – July 1, 1970 |
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| President | Richard Nixon |
| Preceded by | Willard Wirtz |
| Succeeded by | James Hodgson |
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| Born | December 13, 1920 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | February 6, 2021 (aged 100) Stanford, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouses | Helena O'Brien (1946–1995) Charlotte Mailliard (1997–2021) |
| Alma mater | Princeton University Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
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| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1942–1945 |
| Rank | .svg){kind=small} Captain |
George Pratt Shultz (born December 13, 1920 – died February 6, 2021) was an important American leader. He was a politician, an economist, and a businessman. He served in several top government jobs. These included the United States Secretary of Labor, the United States Secretary of the Treasury, and the United States Secretary of State.
Shultz was born in New York City, New York. He went to college at Princeton University. He also studied at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He was married to Helena O'Brien for many years. After she passed away, he married Charlotte Mailliard. He had five children.
George Shultz lived to be 100 years old. He passed away at his home in Stanford, California.
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Early Life and Education
George Shultz was born in New York City in 1920. He grew up and went to school there. He was a very good student. He decided to study economics, which is about how money and goods work.
He went to Princeton University for his college degree. After that, he continued his studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). There, he earned his PhD, which is a very high degree.
Service in Government
George Shultz worked for the United States government for many years. He held four different cabinet positions. A cabinet position is a very important job. It helps the President run the country.
Secretary of Labor
From 1969 to 1970, Shultz was the United States Secretary of Labor. In this role, he worked on issues related to jobs and workers. He helped make sure people had fair working conditions.
Director of the Office of Management and Budget
Next, he became the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. This job is about managing the government's money. He helped decide how the government would spend its budget.
Secretary of the Treasury
From 1972 to 1974, George Shultz was the United States Secretary of the Treasury. This is a very important job for the country's money. He helped manage the nation's finances.
Secretary of State
His last big government job was United States Secretary of State. He held this role from 1982 to 1989. The Secretary of State is the main diplomat for the U.S. Shultz worked with other countries around the world. He helped solve problems and build friendships.
Later Life
After leaving government, George Shultz continued to be active. He shared his knowledge and experience. He was a respected voice on world issues. He lived a long and full life.
Images for kids
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Shultz with President Reagan outside the Oval Office, December 1986
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Shultz (far left) in 2007 with Polish President Lech Kaczyński and his wife, Maria Kaczyńska, as well as former US First Lady Nancy Reagan (center, second from right)
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Shultz with Mike Pompeo and Condoleezza Rice in 2020
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Shultz with Rex Tillerson and Condoleezza Rice in 2018
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See also
In Spanish: George Shultz para niños
