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Alexander M. Schmidt
11th Commissioner of Food and Drugs
In office July 20, 1973 – November 30, 1976
President	Richard Nixon Gerald Ford
Preceded by	Charles C. Edwards
Succeeded by	Donald Kennedy
Personal details
Born	(1930-01-26)January 26, 1930 Jamestown, North Dakota
Died	January 28, 1991(1991-01-28) (aged 61) Oak Park, Illinois
Political party	Republican

Alexander M. Schmidt (January 26, 1930 – January 28, 1991) was an American physician who served as Commissioner of Food and Drugs from 1973 to 1976.

He died of coronary artery disease on January 28, 1991, in Oak Park, Illinois, at age 61.

References

1. "Alexander M. Schmidt, M.D". Fda.gov. Retrieved 2017-12-13.
2. Fowler, Glenn (1991-01-30). "Dr. Alexander M. Schmidt, 61, Ex-Food and Drug Commissioner". The New York Times. Retrieved 2017-12-13.

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