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Ray Marshall
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| 16th United States Secretary of Labor | |
| In office January 27, 1977 – January 20, 1981 |
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| President | Jimmy Carter |
| Preceded by | William Usery Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Raymond J. Donovan |
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Freddie Ray Marshall
August 22, 1928 Oak Grove, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Hinds Community College Millsaps College (BA) Louisiana State University (MA) University of California, Berkeley (PhD) |
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| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Navy |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Freddie Ray Marshall (born August 22, 1928) is an American economist. He is a respected professor at the University of Texas at Austin. He holds a special teaching position there. Marshall also served in the United States government.
Early Life and Education
Ray Marshall was born in 1928 in Oak Grove, Louisiana. When he was young, he lived in an orphanage. At just fifteen years old, in 1943, Marshall joined the United States Navy. He served his country during World War II.
After his military service, Marshall focused on his education. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Millsaps College. Later, he received a Master of Arts from Louisiana State University. He then completed his studies with a PhD in economics from the University of California, Berkeley.
Career Highlights
Ray Marshall has held many important jobs in universities. Since 1962, he has mostly worked at the University of Texas. However, he took a break from teaching for a very important role.
Serving the Country
From 1977 to 1981, Marshall served as the United States Secretary of Labor. This is a high-ranking job in the government. The Secretary of Labor helps manage issues related to jobs and workers in the country. He was part of President Jimmy Carter's team.
As Secretary of Labor, Marshall worked to create more jobs. He also expanded training programs for people. This was part of President Carter's plan to help the economy grow. This plan aimed to make sure more people had good jobs.
Economic Policy Institute
In 1986, Ray Marshall helped start a group called the Economic Policy Institute. This organization studies the economy. It works to find ways to help all Americans have a better chance to succeed.
