William Thaddeus Coleman Jr.
Bill Coleman | |
|---|---|
| Judge of the United States Court of Military Commission Review | |
| In office September 21, 2004 – December 17, 2009 | |
| Appointed by | George W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Scott Silliman |
| 4th United States Secretary of Transportation | |
| In office March 7, 1975 – January 20, 1977 | |
| President | Gerald Ford |
| Preceded by | Claude Brinegar |
| Succeeded by | Brock Adams |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 7, 1920 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | March 31, 2017 (aged 96) Alexandria, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Lovida Hardin |
| Children | 3, including William and Hardin |
| Education | University of Pennsylvania (BA) Harvard University (LLB) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | |
| Rank | Second Lieutenant |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
William Thaddeus Coleman Jr. (July 7, 1920 – March 31, 2017) was an American attorney and judge. Coleman was the fourth United States Secretary of Transportation, from March 7, 1975, to January 20, 1977, and the second African American to serve in the United States Cabinet. As an attorney, Coleman played a major role in significant civil rights cases. At the time of his death, Coleman was the oldest living former Cabinet member.