Robert A. Lovett Politician

Robert Abercrombie Lovett (September 14, 1895 – May 7, 1986) was the fourth United States Secretary of Defense, having been promoted to this position from Deputy Secretary of Defense. He served in the cabinet of President Harry S. Truman from 1951 to 1953 and in this capacity, directed the Korean War. Lovett was a core member of the group of foreign policy elders known as "The Wise Men." Author G. William Domhoff described him as a "Cold War architect".

Personal facts

Birth date	September 14, 1895
Birth place	Texas , Huntsville Texas , United States
Date of death	May 07, 1986
Place of death	Locust Valley New York , United States , New York
Education	Harvard University Yale University
Children	Robert S. Lovett
Profession	Government , Businessperson

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Office holder

military operations	World War I
military branch	United States Navy
military rank	Lieutenant commander
party	Republican Party (United States)
president	Harry S. Truman
successor	James E. Webb Charles Erwin Wilson Roger M. Kyes