Robert Finch (American politician)

Robert H. Finch
Counselor to the President
In office June, 1970 – December 15, 1972
President	Richard M. Nixon
8th United States Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare
In office January 21, 1969 – June 23, 1970
President	Richard M. Nixon
Preceded by	Wilbur J. Cohen
Succeeded by	Elliot L. Richardson
38th Lieutenant Governor of California
In office 1967–1969
Governor	Ronald Reagan
Preceded by	Glenn M. Anderson
Succeeded by	Edwin Reinecke
Personal details
Born	Robert Hutchinson Finch (1925-10-09)October 9, 1925 Tempe, Arizona, U.S.
Died	October 10, 1995(1995-10-10) (aged 70) Pasadena, California, U.S.
Resting place	Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, California, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Carol Crothers Finch[1]
Children	Maureen Finch Shaw Kevin Finch Priscilla Finch Cathleen Finch Morser
Education	LL.B. 1951 University of Southern California 1947 Occidental College
Profession	Politician, Lawyer
Military service
Branch/service	United States Marine Corps
Years of service	1951-1953
Battles/wars	World War II Korean War

Robert Hutchison Finch (October 9, 1925 - October 10, 1995) was an American politician. He was a Republican politician from La Canada Flintridge, California.^[2] He served as the Lieutenant Governor of California under the term of Ronald Reagan from 1967 to 1969.^[2]

He was born in Tempe, Arizona. He was the son of Robert L. Finch, a member of the Arizona House of Representatives.^[1]

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Van Gelder, Lawrence (October 12, 1995). "Robert F. Finch, 70, Nixon Aide And Former Secretary of Health". The New York Times. Retrieved 2010-10-01.
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} Oliver, Myrna (October 11, 1995). "Robert H. Finch, Lt. Gov. Under Reagan, Dies : Politics: Leader in California GOP was 70. He also served in Nixon's Cabinet and as President's special counselor and campaign manager". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2010-10-01.