Lauro Fred Cavazos (born January 4, 1927) is a U.S. educator. In 1988, he was appointed Secretary of Education by President Ronald Reagan, becoming the nation's first Hispanic Cabinet member. He served as Education Secretary from 1988 to 1990, continuing for a year into President George H. W. Bush's term. From 1980 to 1988, he served as President of Texas Tech University, and was the first alumnus to hold the post. In addition, he was also the University's first Hispanic president. He earned his B.A. and M.A. degrees from Texas Tech in 1949 and 1951, respectively. In 1954, he earned a Ph.D. from Iowa State University. January 4 is the 4th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Events January 7 - First transatlantic telephone call - New York City to London January 9 - Military rebellion crushed in Lisbon January 14 - Paul Doumer elected president of France January 19 - Britain sends troops to China February 12 - First British troops lad on Shanghai February 14 - Earthquake in Yugoslavia - 700 dead February... Education encompasses teaching and learning specific skills, and also something less tangible but more profound: the imparting of knowledge, good judgement and wisdom. ... 1988 is a leap year starting on a Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The United States Secretary of Education is the head of the Department of Education. ... Order: 40th President Vice President: George H.W. Bush Term of office: January 20, 1981 – January 20, 1989 Preceded by: Jimmy Carter Succeeded by: George H.W. Bush Date of birth: February 6, 1911 Place of birth: Tampico, Illinois Date of death: June 5, 2004 Place of death: Los Angeles... Cabinet meeting on May 16, 2001. ... 1990 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Order: 41st President Vice President: Dan Quayle Term of office: January 20, 1989 – January 20, 1993 Preceded by: Ronald Reagan Succeeded by: Bill Clinton Date of birth: June 12, 1924 Place of birth: Milton, Massachusetts First Lady: Barbara Pierce Bush Political party: Republican George Herbert Walker Bush, KBE (born June... 1980 is a leap year starting on Tuesday. ... Texas Tech University is a Tier I research university located in Lubbock, Texas, established in 1923 originally as Texas Technological College. ... 1949 is a common year starting on Saturday. ... Global Metrics Human security Major Armed Conflicts: Total Deaths in Battle: 700,000 people Violent Deaths caused by Government (Other than War): Violent Deaths caused by other humans: Juvenile Violent Crime: Political security Nations Holding Multi-party Elections: Percentage Living under a Fully Democratic System of Governance: Free Countries: Percentage... 1954 was a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... Iowa State University (ISU) is a public land-grant university located in Ames, Iowa. ...

External link

• Lauro F. Cavazos Papers (Texas Tech Archives) (http://www.lib.utexas.edu/taro/ttusw/00035/tsw-00035.html)

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