Who was the secretary of state in May of 1980?

Answer by  nuttree (1596)

The U. S. Secretary of State in May, 1980 was Edmund Muskie. He took office on May 8; his predecessor, Cyrus Vance, left the position on April 20.

Answer by  SamSeaborn (10)

Ed Muskie became Secretary of State on May 8, 1980. Before that, Cyrus Vance held the post from Jan. 23, 1977 to April 28, 1980. Before he was appointed to head the State Department, Muskie represented Maine in the Senate from 1959 to 1980.