Philip Morris Klutznick (1907-1999) was an American real estate developer, urban planner, and public servant renowned for his contributions to housing development and Jewish leadership. Born on July 9, 1907, in Kansas City, Missouri, he earned a law degree from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, where he began his career supervising slum clearance and urban renewal projects, initially in a private capacity and later as an assistant to the U.S. government. Klutznick's early involvement in Jewish organizations included leadership roles in B'nai B'rith Youth Organization (BBYO), where he served as Grand Aleph Godol, foreshadowing his lifelong commitment to Jewish communal affairs. After World War II, he achieved significant success in real estate, co-founding American Community Builders and developing Park Forest, a pioneering planned suburb south of Chicago. His business acumen propelled him into prominent public roles, including two three-year terms as president of B'nai B'rith starting in 1953. He emerged as a key figure in international Jewish leadership, serving as president of the World Jewish Congress from 1977 to 1979. In government, Klutznick capped his career as U.S. Secretary of Commerce under President Jimmy Carter from January 9, 1980, to January 19, 1981, focusing on urban development and economic policy. Klutznick's legacy encompasses innovative urban planning, advocacy for Jewish causes, and bipartisan public service. He passed away on August 14, 1999, leaving a lasting impact on American real estate and communal leadership.