John A. Svahn

John Svahn
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9th Commissioner of the Social Security Administration
In office May 6, 1981 – September 12, 1983
President	Ronald Reagan
Preceded by	Herbert Doggette (acting)
Succeeded by	Martha McSteen (acting)
Personal details
Born	(1943-05-13) May 13, 1943 (age 82) New London, Connecticut, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Education	University of Washington (BA)

John A. Svahn (born May 13, 1943 in New London, Connecticut) is an American former Republican politician. He served as 9th Commissioner of the Social Security Administration from 1981,^[1] as Under Secretary of Health and Human Services from March to September 1983,^[2] and as Assistant to the President for Policy Development from September 1983 in the administration of President Ronald Reagan.^[3]

References

1. "Ronald Reagan: Nomination of John A. Svahn To Be Commissioner of Social Security". www.presidency.ucsb.edu. Retrieved September 22, 2018.
2. "Svahn of HHS Named Adviser To President". Washington Post. August 20, 1983. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved September 22, 2018.
3. "Ronald Reagan: Appointment of John A. Svahn as Assistant to the President for Policy Development". presidency.ucsb.edu. Retrieved September 21, 2018.

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Political offices
Preceded by Herbert Doggette Acting	Commissioner of the Social Security Administration 1981–1983	Succeeded by Martha McSteen Acting