Tom Ridge
Tom Ridge served in the U.S. House of Representatives for 12 years before his years of Governor of Pennsylvania from 1995 to 2001. After the September 11 attacks, Ridge worked as the first ever secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Ridge is scheduled to speak on the final night of the Republican National Convention on September 4, 2008.
Fast Facts
- Name: Thomas Joseph Ridge
- Born: August 26, 1945 in Munhall PA
- 1979: Married Michele Moore Stephenson
- Education: Acquired B.A. from Harvard University in 1967
- 2003-2005: Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
- 2001-2003: Director, Department of Homeland Security
- 1995-2001: Governor of Pennsylvania
- 1983-1985: Representative from Pennsylvania,
- 1968-1970: Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army
- Religion: Roman Catholic
- Vietnam War veteran
- Bush family friend since 1980
McCain Running Mate?
On the campaign trial in Pennsylvania, John McCain was asked about what he would do in his first 90 days in office. He replied: "Call Tom Ridge to Washington from whatever vacation he is taking and get him to work." This response was taken to mean that Ridge would not be campaigning with McCain in the run-up to November.
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