Norman Clapp

Norman M. Clapp
Born(1914-10-28)October 28, 1914
Ellsworth, Wisconsin
DiedOctober 7, 1998(1998-10-07) (aged 83)
Clearwater, Florida

Norman Moses Clapp (October 28, 1914 – October 7, 1998) served as the Administrator of the Rural Electrification Administration in the Administrations of Presidents Kennedy and Johnson. Clapp also directed New York State's investigation of a July 1977 power blackout. He was a graduate of Lawrence University.[1][2] Clapp served as Wisconsin's transportation secretary and chairman of the Public Service Commission in the 1970s.[3]

References

  1. ^ Saxon, Wolfgang (October 18, 1998). "Norman M. Clapp, 83, Leader In Electrifying of Rural Areas". New York Times. No. p. 47.
  2. ^ Norman M. Clapp, 83, Leader In Electrifying of Rural Areas, The New York Times
  3. ^ "Norman Clapp, Political Stalwart, Dies at 83". Wisconsin State Journal. No. p. 2E. Associated Press. October 11, 1998.