John Svahn
Commissioner of the Social Security Administration
In office
May 6, 1981  September 12, 1983
PresidentRonald Reagan
Preceded byHerbert R. Doggette (Acting)
Succeeded byMartha A. McSteen (Acting)
Personal details
Born (1943-05-13) May 13, 1943
New London, Connecticut, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
EducationUniversity of Washington (BA)

John A. Svahn (born May 13, 1943 in New London, Connecticut) is an American former Republican politician. He served as 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 2018-09-22.
  2. "Svahn of HHS Named Adviser To President". Washington Post. 1983-08-20. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2018-09-22.
  3. "Ronald Reagan: Appointment of John A. Svahn as Assistant to the President for Policy Development". presidency.ucsb.edu. Retrieved 2018-09-21.
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