Jesse Brown
Secretary of Veterans Affairs
Born
March 27th, 1944
80 years ago
Died
2002
23 years ago — 58 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as the second United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs from 1993 to 1997. Brown played a crucial role in the implementation of the Veterans Health Care Eligibility Reform Act of 1996, which improved health care access for veterans. Prior to this, he had a distinguished career in the United States Marine Corps, achieving the rank of Colonel. He also served in various capacities related to veterans’ issues and was actively involved in military and governmental roles throughout his career.
Served as second Secretary of Veterans Affairs
Implemented veterans health care reform
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