Charles H. Percy
Businessman
Died when: 91 years 355 days (1103 months)Star Sign: Libra
Charles Harting Percy (September 27, 1919 – September 17, 2011) was an American businessman and politician.He was president of the Bell & Howell Corporation from 1949 to 1964, and served as a Republican U.S. senator from Illinois from 1967 until 1985, following a defeat to Paul Simon.
He was mentioned as a Republican presidential hopeful from 1968 through 1988.During his Senate career, Percy concentrated on business and foreign relations.
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