Leon Panetta
Lawyer and U.S. Secretary of Defense
Born
June 28th, 1938
87 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served in various governmental roles including Chief of Staff to the President and Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. Held the position of the 23rd Secretary of Defense from 2011 to 2013, overseeing military operations and defense strategies during a critical period in U.S. history. Played a key role in the military operation that led to the death of Osama bin Laden.
Served as Secretary of Defense from 2011 to 2013
Directed the CIA from 2009 to 2011
Played a significant role in the operation against Osama bin Laden
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