Juanita M. Kreps

Juanita M. Kreps
24th United States Secretary of Commerce
In office January 23, 1977 – October 31, 1979
President	Jimmy Carter
Preceded by	Elliot Richardson
Succeeded by	Philip Klutznick
Personal details
Born	Clara Juanita Morris (1921-01-11)January 11, 1921 Lynch, Kentucky, U.S.
Died	July 5, 2010(2010-07-05) (aged 89) Durham, North Carolina, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Clifton Kreps
Children	3
Education	Berea College (BA) Duke University (MA, PhD)

Clara Juanita Morris Kreps (January 11, 1921 – July 5, 2010)^[1] was an American economist, educator and businesswoman. She was the 24th United States Secretary of Commerce under President Jimmy Carter from 1977 to 1979. She was a Democrat and was the first female U.S. Secretary of Commerce.^[2][3]

Kreps died on July 5, 2010 in Durham, North Carolina from problems caused by Alzheimer's disease at the age of 89.^[4]

References

1. "[UPDATED] Juanita Kreps, former Duke Professor, U.S. Secretary, Dies". Archived from the original on 2010-07-26. Retrieved 2010-07-07.
2. McFadden, Robert D. (7 July 2010). "Juanita M. Kreps, Commerce Secretary, Dies at 89". The New York Times. Retrieved 9 July 2010.
3. "Juanita M. Kreps dies at 89; first female secretary of Commerce". Los Angeles Times. July 8, 2010. Retrieved July 9, 2010.
4. McFadden, Robert D. (7 July 2010). "Juanita M. Kreps, Commerce Secretary, Dies at 89". The New York Times. Retrieved 9 July 2010.