James Forrestal
American Secretary of Defense
Born
Died
1949
77 years ago — 57 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as the first Secretary of Defense of the United States from 1947 to 1949. Oversaw the unification of the military forces following World War II. Played a significant role in shaping U.S. defense policy during the Cold War era. Prior to this position, held the role of Under Secretary of the Navy during World War II, contributing to the naval expansion and wartime strategies.
First Secretary of Defense from 1947 to 1949
Under Secretary of the Navy during World War II
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