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Who was chosen to replace Robert and McNamara as secretary of defense?
Clark Clifford.
Which office from the first cabinet most likely became the position known today as the secretary of defense?
The Secretary of War is now the Secretary of Defense.
Who elects secretary of defense?
The Secretary of Defense, like all cabinet members, is appointed by the President, not elected.
Who was the secretary of defense of James Garfield?
Robert T. Lincoln (son of Abraham) was Secretary of War; William H. Hunt was Secreary of the Navy. (There was no secretary of defense at that time. )
Who was the defense secretary for Kennedy and Johnson?
Robert S. McNamara served as Secretary of Defense from 1961 to 1968, serving both Kennedy and Johnson.
After the Tet Offensive Secretary of Defense Clark Clifford believed that sending more troops to Vietnam would .?
require raising taxes
Who was chosen to replace Robert and McNamara as secretary of defense?
Clark Clifford.
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.
Who was the secretary of defense in 1960?
During the 1960s there were four secretaries of defense. Robert McNamara served for most of the 1960s, from 1961 to 1968. He was preceded by Thomas Gates and followed by Clark Clifford and Melvin Laird.
Is secretary of war and secretary of defense the samething?
No, the Secretary of War and the Secretary of Defense are not the same. The position of Secretary of War existed until 1947 when it was replaced by the Secretary of Defense following the establishment of the Department of Defense. The Secretary of Defense oversees all branches of the U.S. military and is responsible for national defense, while the Secretary of War focused specifically on the Army before the reorganization.
Who is the Secretary of the Department of Defense?
The Secretary of Defense is Robert Gates.
What is the Rank of the Secretary of Defense?
Civilian. The Secretary of Defense is not Commissioned or Enlisted.
Who is the Secretary of National Defense of the Philippines?
Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin.
Who is the Secretary of Defense for Kenya?
Raychelle Omamo is the Secretary of Defense for Kenya.
Does the DOD fall under the secretary of defense?
Yes, DoD falls under the Secretary of Defense. DoD stands for Department of Defense. The Secretary of Defense is in charge of that department.
Who is the recent secretary of defense?
The Secretary of Defense is Chuck Hagel who took the office in 2013. Prior to Hagel the Secretary of Defense was Leon Panetta.
What is the difference between defense secretary and the secretary of defense?
Secretary of Defense is the title on the US cabinet officer who runs the US armed forces. "Defense Secretary" may be a short form of Secretary of Defense or maybe refer to a similar position in some country other than the US.
