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William Cohen was born in Bangor, Maine, United States on August 28, 1940. William Cohen is listed as a politician, lawyer and entrepreneur. That works out to 85 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Bangor High School and Bowdoin College. Awards on record include Theodore Roosevelt Award (2001).
My Take
William Cohen is the kind of figure I find genuinely instructive. A Maine Republican who served in both the House and Senate, he then became Secretary of Defense under Democrat Bill Clinton, a cross-party appointment that takes uncommon trust and integrity to pull off. A Bowdoin-educated attorney, author, and teacher, he carried an intellectual range well beyond pure politics. What earns my respect is his willingness to put country above party at a moment when that was already becoming rare. In an era defined by polarization, Cohen's example as a bridge-builder feels not just admirable but instructive, a reminder of what statesmanship once looked like.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- William Cohen
- Name (Japanese)
- ウィリアム・コーエン
- Reading
- うぃりあむ・こーえん
- Born
- August 28, 1940 (age 85)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Dragon
- Origin
- Bangor, Maine, United States
- Occupation
- politician / lawyer / entrepreneur / university teacher / assistant
2. Background
- High school
- Bangor High School
- University
- Bowdoin College
Awards & achievements
- 2001 Theodore Roosevelt Award
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
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.
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When was William Cohen born?
Born August 28, 1940 (age 85).
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William Cohen is from Bangor, Maine, United States.
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William Cohen works as politician, lawyer, entrepreneur, university teacher, assistant.
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