Edward Hidalgo
Edward Hidalgo (born Eduardo Hidalgo; October 12, 1912 – January 21, 1995) was a Mexican-American politician, who served as the United States Secretary of the Navy in the Carter administration from October 24, 1979, to January 20, 1981. He had previously served as Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) from April 1977 to October 1979.
Edward Hidalgo | |
|---|---|
| 64th United States Secretary of the Navy | |
| In office October 24, 1979 – January 20, 1981 | |
| President | Jimmy Carter |
| Preceded by | W. Graham Claytor Jr. |
| Succeeded by | John Lehman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Eduardo Hidalgo October 12, 1912 Mexico City, Mexico |
| Died | January 21, 1995 (aged 82) Fairfax, Virginia, U.S. |
| Education | College of the Holy Cross (BA) Columbia University (LLB) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
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