Sheldon S. Cohen
Sheldon S. Cohen | |
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| 35th Commissioner of Internal Revenue | |
| In office January 25, 1965 – January 20, 1969 | |
| President | Lyndon B. Johnson |
| Preceded by | Mortimer Caplin |
| Succeeded by | Randolph W. Thrower |
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| Born | June 28, 1927 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Died | September 4, 2018 (aged 91) Chevy Chase, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
Sheldon Stanley Cohen (June 28, 1927 – September 4, 2018) was an American attorney who served as the Commissioner of Internal Revenue from 1965 to 1969.[1]
Background[]
Cohen was born in Washington, D.C. and went to the District of Columbia public schools. He served in the United States Navy during World War II. He received his law degree from the George Washington University Law School and practiced law in Washington, D.C. He was involved with the Democratic Party and served as the general counsel to the Democratic National Committee.[2]
Death[]
He died of heart failure on September 4, 2018, in Chevy Chase, Maryland at age 91.[3]
References[]
- ^ "The Cincinnati Enquirer from Cincinnati, Ohio on December 29, 1964 · Page 39". Newspapers.com. 1964-12-29. Retrieved 2018-09-08.
- ^ Sheldon Cohen-obituary
- ^ "Sheldon S. Cohen, IRS commissioner who computerized agency, dies at 91". The Washington Post. 2018-09-05. Retrieved 2018-09-08.
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