Julius B. Richmond Politician

Julius Benjamin Richmond (26 September 1916 – 27 July 2008) was an American pediatrician and public health administrator. He was a vice admiral in the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps and served as the United States Surgeon General and the United States Assistant Secretary for Health during the Carter Administration, from 1977 to 1981. Richmond is noted for his role in the creation of the Head Start program for disadvantaged children, serving as its first national director.

Personal facts

Birth date	June 26, 1916
Birth place	Chicago , Illinois , United States
Date of death	July 27, 2008
Place of death	Chestnut Hill Massachusetts , United States