James Forrestal

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James Vincent Forrestal (February 15, 1892 – May 22, 1949) was a Secretary of the Navy and the first United States Secretary of Defense (September 17, 1947–March 28, 1949).

Forrestal is shown seated at his desk surrounded by staff while Secretary of Defense.
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Secretary of the Navy Forrestal with Admirals King and Nimitz
United States Secretaries of Defense Seal of the United States Department of Defense
Forrestal • Johnson • Marshall • Lovett • Wilson • McElroy • Gates • McNamara • Clifford • Laird • Richardson • Schlesinger • Rumsfeld • Brown • Weinberger • Carlucci • Cheney • Aspin • Perry • Cohen • Rumsfeld • Gates
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