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
George C. Marshall Succeeded by
Charles Erwin Wilson
Military service
- Jan 1, 1918 – Jan 1, 1919 United States Navy
Affiliations
Party membership
Education
Timeline
1896
1903
1910
1917
1924
1931
1938
1945
1952
1959
1966
1973
1980