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Edward J. Derwinski

AKA Edward Joseph Derwinsky

Born: 15-Sep-1926
Birthplace: Chicago, IL

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Politician
Party Affiliation: Republican

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: US Secretary of Veterans Affairs, 1989-92

Military service: US Army (1945-46)

Wife: Patricia (one daughter, one son)
Daughter: Maureen
Son: Michael
Wife: Bonita Hickey

    High School: Mount Carmel High School (1944)
    University: BS, Loyola University Chicago (1951)

    US Secretary of Veterans' Affairs (1989-92)
    US Under Secretary of State for International Security Affairs (1987-89)
    Counselor of the Department of State (1983-87)
    US Congressman, Illinois (1959-83)
    US State Department Delegate to Interparliamentary Union (1978-80)
    US State Department Delegate to UN General Assembly (1971-72)
    US State Department Delegate to Interparliamentary Union (1970-72)
    Illinois State House of Representatives (1957-58)
    West Pullman Savings & Loan Association President (1950-75)


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