Louis A. Johnson Politician

Louis Arthur Johnson (January 10, 1891 – April 24, 1966) was the second United States Secretary of Defense, serving in the cabinet of President Harry S. Truman from March 28, 1949 to September 19, 1950.

Personal facts

Louis A. Johnson
Birth dateJanuary 10, 1891
Birth place
Virginia , Roanoke Virginia , United States
Date of deathApril 24, 1966
Place of death
Washington D.C. , United States
Education
University of Virginia
Profession
Lawyer

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Office holder

military operations
World War I
military branch
United States Army
military rank
Captain (United States)
party
Democratic Party (United States)
president
successor

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External resources

  1. http://www.defenselink.mil/specials/secdef_histories/bios/johnson.htm
  2. http://www.military.com/Content/MoreContent1?file=summers_article_1