Background
Addison Baker, James was born on April 28, 1930 in Houston, Texas, United States.
Addison Baker, James was born on April 28, 1930 in Houston, Texas, United States.
Princeton University (Bachelor of Arts, 1952). University of Texas (Bachelor of Laws, with honors, 1957).
Worked at Baker & Botts, L.L.P. Admitted to the bar, 1957, Texas (Not admitted DC). Phi Delta Phi. Secretary of State, 1989-1992.
Secretary of the Treasury, 1985-1988. White House Chief of Staff, 1981-1985. White House Chief of Staff and Senior Counsellor to the President, 1992-1993.
Under Secretary of Commerce, 1975-1976. Trustee, Woodrow Wilson Center for International Scholars in the Smithsonian Institute, 1976. Trustee, Rice University, 1993.
Trustee, Princeton University, 1995. Honorary Chair, James A. Baker, III Institute for Public Policy at Rice University. Member: Houston and American Bar Associations.
State Bar of Texas.
Member: Houston and American Bar Associations. State Bar of Texas.