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Donald Rumsfeld

(1932–2021) Author United States

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Donald Rumsfeld was an author from the United States, best known for The all-volunteer force.

Quick Facts About Donald Rumsfeld

Born
July 9, 1932
Died
June 29, 2021
Nationality
United States
Profession
Author
Notable works
The all-volunteer force
Spouse
Joyce Pierson

About Donald Rumsfeld

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 again as the 21st secretary of defense from 2001 to 2006 under President George W. Bush. He was both the youngest and the oldest secretary of defense. Additionally, Rumsfeld was a four-term U.S. Congressman from Illinois (1963–1969), director of the Office of Economic Opportunity (1969–1970), counselor to the president (1969–1973), the U.S. Representative to NATO (1973–1974), and the White House chief of staff (1974–1975). Between his terms as secretary of defense, he served as the CEO and chairman of several companies.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Presidential Medal of Freedom Order of the Golden Fleece Order of Brilliant Star Distinguished Eagle Scout Award Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland Grand Officer of the Order of the Star of Romania Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun

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