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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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.
Donald Rumsfeld
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Donald Henry Rumsfeld was an American politician, businessman, naval officer, and diplomat who served as the 13th United States secretary of defense from 1975 to 1977 under President Gerald Ford, and
James R. Schlesinger
…States Secretary of Defense In office July 2, 1973 – November 19, 1975 President Richard Nixon Gerald Ford Preceded by Elliot Richardson Succeeded by Donald Rumsfeld 9th Director of Central Intelligence In office February 2, 1973 – July 2, 1973 President Richard Nixon Deputy Vernon A. Walters Preceded by Richard…
Official portrait, 2001
Rumsfeld's 1954 yearbook portrait from Princeton
Rumsfeld (right, standing) as a Navy lieutenant in 1955
Rumsfeld during his time in Congress