Wilbur J. Cohen Net Worth

Wilbur J. Cohen was an American social scientist and federal civil servant born on June 10, 1913 in Wisconsin. He was instrumental in the creation and expansion of the American welfare state, and served in both the Kennedy and Johnson administrations. He was a key figure in the development of the Social Security Act of 1935, Medicare and Medicaid, and the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day June 10, 1913
Birth Place Wisconsin
Age 107 YEARS OLD
Died On May 17, 1987 (age 73)
Birth Sign Gemini

💰 Net worth: $700 million (2024)

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About

American social scientist and federal civil servant who was one of the key Architects in the creation and expansion of the American welfare state. He served in both the Kennedy and Johnson administrations.

Before Fame

He first served as a research assistant for the committee responsible for drafting the Social Security Act.

Trivia

He was appointed to and served in positions such as Assistant Secretary for Legislation of Health, Education, and Welfare; Under Secretary; and U.S. Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare and was known as 'The Man Who Built Medicare' and 'Mr. Social Security' because he helped design the New Deal.

Family Life

He was married to Eloise and had three sons named Christopher, Bruce, and Stuart.

Associated With

He was appointed to Under Secretary and U.S. Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare by Lyndon B. Johnson.