Patricia Roberts Harris Death
Patricia passed away on March 23, 1985 at the age of 60.
When did Patricia Roberts Harris die?
March 23, 1985How old was Patricia Roberts Harris when died?
60
Patricia Roberts Harris Birthday and Date of Death
Patricia Roberts Harris was born on May 31, 1924 and died on March 23, 1985. Patricia was 60 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: May 31, 1924
Date of Death: March 23, 1985
Age at Death: 60
Patricia Roberts Harris - Biography
Patricia Roberts Harris (May 31, 1924 – March 23, 1985) served in the American administration of President Jimmy Carter as United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and United States Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare (which was renamed the Secretary of Health and Human Services during her tenure). She was the first African American woman to serve in the United States Cabinet, and the first to enter the line of succession to the Presidency. She previously served as United States Ambassador to Luxembourg under President Lyndon B. Johnson, and was the first African-American woman to represent the United States as an ambassador.
