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# Thomas S. Gates Jr

(1906–1983)   Military Officer

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Thomas S. Gates Jr was a military officer.

## Quick Facts About Thomas S. Gates Jr

Born April 10, 1906

Died March 25, 1983

Profession Military Officer

## About Thomas S. Gates Jr

American diplomat (1906-1983)... \| Thomas Sovereign Gates Jr. was an American politician and diplomat who served as Secretary of Defense from 1959 to 1961 and Secretary of the Navy from 1957 to 1959, both under President Dwight D. Eisenhower. During his tenure as Secretary of Defense, he established a task force to set nuclear target

##  Quotes by Thomas S. Gates Jr

> [All forces are a deterrent to and would be employed in a general war. Most of our forces could be employed in…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-s-gates-jr/all-forces-are-a-deterrent-to-and-would-be-employed-in-a-general-war/)

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