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When did secretary of state James Forrestal committed suicide?
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America's first defense secretary, James V. Forrestal, went out a 16th floor window of the Bethesda Naval Hospital in the early morning of May 22, 1949. The official investigation of his death did not reach any conclusion as to what caused his fall from the window. It concluded only that he died from the fall and that no one in the Navy was responsible for his fall. It provided no explanation for the bathrobe belt that was tied around his neck. He was wearing only his pajamas. The controversy surrounding his death is discussed in detail on the James Forrestal Wikipedia site.
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Who became Secretary of Defense after the National Security Act of 1947 was signed?
James V. Forrestal became the first Secretary of Defense in 1947. He served for two years and then committed suicide.
What president was James Forrest secretary of defense under?
Forrestal was the very first Secretary of Defense, under Harry Truman.
James Forrestal was Secretary of Defense under which president?
Harry S. Truman
When did James Forrestal die?
James Forrestal died on May 22, 1949, in Bethesda, Maryland, USA of suicide by defenestration.
What is the birth name of James Forrestal?
James Forrestal's birth name is James Vincent Forrestal.
How tall is James Forrestal?
James Forrestal is 5' 9".
Who was the first secretary of defense of the United States?
The first Secretary of Defense of the United States was James Forrestal. He was previously Secretary of the Navy before the creation of a consolidated Department of Defense.
What is James Forrestal's birthday?
James Forrestal was born on February 15, 1892.
When was James Forrestal born?
James Forrestal was born on February 15, 1892.
Who was the first leader of the us department of defense?
James V. Forrestal
Who is singer genuine's father?
His name was James Lumpkin, he committed suicide in 1999.
How many people have committed suicide after being on a reality TV show?
It would be a guess on how many people have committed suicide after appearing on a realty TV show. James Terrill, who appeared on Supernanny, and Mindy McCready, who appeared on Celebrity Rehab, both committed suicide.
