Charles Duncan, Jr.

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Charles Duncan, Jr.
Charles Duncan, Jr.

In office
August 24, 1979 – January 20, 1981
President Jimmy Carter
Preceded by James R. Schlesinger
Succeeded by James B. Edwards

Born September 9, 1926 (1926-09-09) (age 81)
Lava Hot Springs, Idaho

Charles William Duncan, Jr. (born September 9, 1926) was an American administrator. He served as U.S. Secretary of Energy from 1979 to 1981, during the administration of President Jimmy Carter. He previously served as United States Deputy Secretary of Defense.

Duncan was a member of the class of 1947 at Rice University, where the namesake Anne and Charles Duncan Hall was constructed in 1996.

Preceded by
James R. Schlesinger
United States Secretary of Energy
1979–1981
Succeeded by
James B. Edwards