Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 13/12/1950 |
| Age | 75 years |
| Birthplace | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA |
Latest News about Tom Vilsack
01/03/2025
Tom Vilsack became the first Chief Executive Officer of the World Food Prize Foundation, effective March 1, 2025. In this role, he focuses on expanding the Foundation's global network and positioning it as a leader in addressing global food and nutrition insecurity, continuing his lifetime of public service.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Thomas James Vilsack |
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| Nickname | Not Known |
| Party | Democratic |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 183 cm |
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| Weight | 85 kg |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Light Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Shady Side Academy, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
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| College | Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, Albany Law School, Albany, New York |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Christie Vilsack (married 18 August 1973) |
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Family
| Father | Bud Vilsack |
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| Mother | Dolly Vilsack |
| Religion | Roman Catholicism |
| Ethnicity | White |
Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Born on December 13, 1950, and placed in a Roman Catholic Orphanage. | |
| 2. Adopted in 1951 by Bud and Dolly Vilsack. | |
| 3. Father worked as an insurance salesman and a real estate agent. | |
| 4. Became the first Democrat to serve as Governor of Iowa in 30 years in 1998. | |
| 5. Great supporter of Biotechnology. | |
| 6. Avid runner, completed a marathon in Arkansas in 2005. | |
| 7. Never lost an election in political career. | |
| 8. Considered for running mates in US Presidential Elections. | |
| 9. Entered politics after the assassination of Mount Pleasant mayor Edward King in 1986. | |
| 10. Longest-serving Cabinet secretary under President Obama. | |
| 11. Served as the second-longest tenured U.S. Secretary of Agriculture for nearly 12 years total. | |
| 12. Named Governor of the Year in 2001 by the Biotechnology Industry Organization. | |
| 13. Served as the 30th and 32nd U.S. Secretary of Agriculture for a combined 12 years. | |
| 14. Created the Iowa Values Fund, an $800 million, 10-year program as Governor. | |
| 15. Expanded health care coverage to more than 90,000 previously uninsured children in Iowa. | |
| 16. U.S. Senate confirmed him for his second term as Secretary of Agriculture by a vote of 92 to 7. |