Robert A. Lovett

Robert A. Lovett

September 14, 1895 – May 7, 1986

Robert Abercrombie Lovett (1895–1986) was an American politician who served as the fourth U.S. secretary of defense from 1951 to 1953 in the cabinet of President Harry S. Truman, directing the Korean War. He had previously served as Under Secretary of State, handling most of the State Department's work while George C. Marshall was secretary. He was a core member of the foreign policy elders known as "The Wise Men."

Offices held

Sep 17, 1951 – Jan 20, 1953
Preceded by
George C. Marshall
Succeeded by
Charles Erwin Wilson

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