James R. Schlesinger

Politician

1929 – 2014

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Who was James R. Schlesinger?

James Rodney Schlesinger was an American economist and public servant who was best known for serving as Secretary of Defense from 1973 to 1975 under Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford. He became America's first Secretary of Energy under Jimmy Carter.

While Secretary of Defense, he opposed amnesty for draft resisters, and pressed for development of more sophisticated nuclear weapon systems. Additionally, his support for the A-10 and the lightweight fighter program helped ensure that they were carried to completion.

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Born
Feb 15, 1929
New York City
Also known as
  • James Schlesinger
  • James Rodney Schlesinger
  • James Dr R Schlesinger
Parents
Spouses
Children
Religion
  • Lutheranism
Ethnicity
  • Jewish people
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Horace Mann School
  • Harvard University
Employment
  • University of Virginia
  • Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
    (1973 - 1973)
  • United States Department of Defense
    (1973/07/02 - 1975/11/19)
Lived in
  • New York City
Died
Mar 27, 2014
Baltimore

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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