U.S. Secretary of Agriculture - Tom Vilsack (Biography PPT)

This informative 60-page biography PowerPoint covers the life and career of Tom Vilsack, the current U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. It details key biographical facts about Vilsack, including his birthplace and date, education, early career, and political accomplishments. The presentation traces Vilsack's path from mayor of Mount Pleasant, Iowa to governor of the state to his initial appointment as Secretary of Agriculture under President Obama in 2009. It also discusses his work over two terms leading the U.S. Department of Agriculture before being selected again for the role in 2021. This concise, engaging resource can help social studies students in grades 7-12 learn about the life and public service of this influential government official.