Winton M. Blount Politician

Winton Malcolm Blount, Jr., known as Red Blount (February 1, 1921 – October 24, 2002), was the United States Postmaster General from January 22, 1969 to January 1, 1972. He founded and served as the Chief Executive Officer of the large construction company, Blount International, based in Montgomery, Alabama.Blount was the last Postmaster General when the position was within the presidential Cabinet.

Personal facts

Birth date	February 01, 1921
Birth place	Alabama , Union Springs Alabama
Date of death	October 24, 2002
Place of death	North Carolina , Highlands North Carolina

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Office holder

military operations	World War II
military branch	United States Army Air Forces
party	Republican Party (United States)
president	Richard Nixon
successor	E. T. Klassen