John R. Block | |
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21st United States Secretary of Agriculture | |
In office January 23, 1981 – February 14, 1986 | |
President | Ronald Reagan |
Preceded by | Robert Bergland |
Succeeded by | Richard E. Lyng |
Personal details | |
Born | Galesburg, Illinois, U.S. | February 15, 1935
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Susan Rathje "Sue" Block |
Children | Hans Block Cynthia Block Christine Block |
Alma mater | U.S. Military Academy |
John Rusling Block (born February 15, 1935) is an American politician. He served as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture under President Ronald Reagan from 1981 through 1986. He later became a lobbyist.