Happy birthday! Rex Tillerson turns 74 today

Former U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is celebrating his 74th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed politicians of his generation.

Popular politician Rex Tillerson has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 74th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Tillerson, a cultural icon

Born Rex Wayne Tillerson in Wichita Falls on March 23, 1952, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Tillerson's not just a great politician, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Rex hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Rex Tillerson as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 74.

Happy Birthday, Rex, you're the best!

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