What office did James Schlessinger hold in 1973 under US President Richard Ford?

Question

What was significant about the appointment in 1929 of Charles Curtis as 31st US Vice President?

A. At 4 ft 1 inch, he was the shortest Vice President
B. He was the first with acknowledged non-European ancestry
C.He had never held any public office before
D. He was a convicted felon

Answer 1

Secretary of Energy

Schlessinger was Secretary of Energy but under President Jimmy Carter 1977-79 when he established the position. He held all the other positions at some time under Ford's Presidency.