Charles W. Crawford (chemist)

Charles W. Crawford (July 21, 1888 – September 15, 1957) was an American chemist who served as Commissioner of Food and Drugs from 1951 to 1954. He graduated Oklahoma A&M University with a BA degree in chemistry in 1909. He later received a master's degree in 1915. He quickly became the FDA's principal representative during the drafting of the 1938 Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.^[1]

PresidentHarry S. Truman
Dwight D. Eisenhower

Preceded byPaul B. Dunbar

Succeeded byGeorge P. Larrick

Born(1888-07-21)July 21, 1888

Lorena, Texas, U.S.

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Charles W. Crawford
6th Commissioner of Food and Drugs
In office June 1, 1951 – July 31, 1954
President	Harry S. Truman Dwight D. Eisenhower
Preceded by	Paul B. Dunbar
Succeeded by	George P. Larrick
Personal details
Born	(1888-07-21)July 21, 1888 Lorena, Texas, U.S.
Died	September 15, 1957(1957-09-15) (aged 69) San Francisco, California, U.S.
Party	Democratic
Alma mater	Oklahoma A&M University

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