Dr. William R. Graham. NASA public domain image colelction.

Dr. William R. Graham served as NASA Deputy Administrator from November 25, 1985, to December 4, 1985, and as Acting Administrator from December 4, 1985, to May 11, 1986. After the appointment of James Fletcher as NASA Administrator, Dr. Graham served as Deputy Administrator from May 11, 1986, to October 1, 1986. Before joining NASA, Dr. Graham was a scientific advisor and consultant to the Reagan Administration. He was also a founder of R&D Associates in the early 1970's. Dr. Graham served as Deputy Administrator for only 9 days before being appointed as NASA's Acting Administrator due to the sudden leave of absence taken by NASA Administrator James Beggs. After serving as Deputy Administrator, Dr. Graham was appointed as Science Advisor to the President in 1986...Center: HQ.Image # : GPN-2002-000101