Elliot Richardson
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Elliot Lee Richardson was an American lawyer and politician who was a member of the cabinets of Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford between 1970 and 1977. A member of the Republican Party, Richardson is one
Richardson in 1975
Richardson in a group photo of Nixon's cabinet on June 16, 1972, bottom row, second from the right
James R. Schlesinger
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James Rodney Schlesinger was an American economist and statesman who was best known for serving as Secretary of Defense from 1973 to 1975 under Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford. Prior to becom
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…States Secretary of Defense In office January 30, 1973 – May 24, 1973 President Richard Nixon Deputy Bill Clements Preceded by Melvin Laird Succeeded by James R. Schlesinger 9th United States Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare In office June 24, 1970 – January 29, 1973 President Richard Nixon Preceded by Robert…
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Schlesinger with Richard Nixon in September 1971
Secretary of Defense James Schlesinger with Chairman of The Joint Chiefs of Staff General George S. Brown and Deputy Secretary of Defense Bill Clements and Air Force Chief of Staff General David C. Jones at The White House Lawn in January 1975.
Secretary of Defense James Schlesinger with Chairman of The Joint Chiefs of Staff General George S. Brown at The Pentagon, November 18, 1974.