Marion Bayard Folsom (/ˈfoʊlsəm/; November 23, 1893 – September 27, 1976) was an American government official and businessman.

He was the son of William Bryant Folsom and Margaret Jane (née McRae).

After serving with the Army as a captain in World War I, he returned to Kodak as its statistical secretary.

[3] The failure of the program to attract stronger support from the business community convinced Folsom that worker benefits should be provided by the government rather than private enterprise.

[4] He served as the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare with President Dwight D. Eisenhower from August 1, 1955, following the resignation of Oveta Culp Hobby, until July 31, 1958.