Sherman Adams
Sherman Adams | |
|---|---|
| 2nd White House Chief of Staff | |
| In office January 20, 1953 – October 7, 1958 | |
| President | Dwight D. Eisenhower |
| Preceded by | John R. Steelman |
| Succeeded by | Wilton Persons |
| 67th Governor of New Hampshire | |
| In office January 6, 1949 – January 1, 1953 | |
| Preceded by | Charles M. Dale |
| Succeeded by | Hugh Gregg |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Hampshire's 2nd district | |
| In office January 3, 1945 – January 3, 1947 | |
| Preceded by | Foster W. Stearns |
| Succeeded by | Norris Cotton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Llewelyn Sherman Adams January 8, 1899 East Dover, Vermont, U.S. |
| Died | October 27, 1986 (aged 87) Hanover, New Hampshire, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Rachel Leona White
(m. 1923; died 1979) |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | Dartmouth College (BA) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | Marine Corps |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
Llewelyn Sherman Adams (January 8, 1899 – October 27, 1986) was an American businessman and politician, best known as White House Chief of Staff for President Dwight D. Eisenhower, the culmination of an 18-year political career that also included a stint as the 67th governor of New Hampshire. He lost his White House position in a scandal when he accepted an expensive vicuña coat.