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My Take
Jack Lew is the sort of figure who shaped American life from rooms most people never see. Born in New York City in 1955, he served as the 76th Secretary of the Treasury from 2013 to 2017, then later as ambassador to Israel. What I find compelling is the breadth: lawyer, university teacher, diplomat, and the steady technocrat steering the country's finances through consequential years. His signature literally appeared on US currency, which is a strange kind of fame for someone so far from the spotlight. Election to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2022 fits the pattern of a careful, institutionally-minded public servant. A quiet heavyweight.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jack Lew
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェイコブ・ルー
- Reading
- じぇいこぶ・るー
- Born
- August 29, 1955 (age 70)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Goat
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Occupation
- lawyer / university teacher / politician / jurist
2. Background
- University
- Carleton College
Awards & achievements
- 2022 Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Jack Lew born?
Born August 29, 1955 (age 70).
Where is Jack Lew from?
Jack Lew is from New York City, New York, United States.
What does Jack Lew do?
Jack Lew works as lawyer, university teacher, politician, jurist.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.