James Forrestal
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James Vincent Forrestal
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| In office May 19, 1944 – September 17, 1947 |
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| Preceded by | Frank Knox |
| Succeeded by | John L. Sullivan |
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| In office September 17, 1947 – March 28, 1949 |
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| Preceded by | (none) |
| Succeeded by | Louis A. Johnson |
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| Born | February 15, 1892 Matteawan, New York, U.S. |
| Died | May 22, 1949 (aged 57) Montgomery County, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Josephine Ogden Forrestal |
| Alma mater | Dartmouth College Princeton University |
| Profession | Politician |
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| Service/branch | United States Navy |
| Rank | Lieutenant Junior Grade |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
James Vincent Forrestal (February 15, 1892 – May 22, 1949) was a United States Secretary of the Navy and the first United States Secretary of Defense.
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