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Charles Erwin Wilson
Secretary of Defense · 1953
Charles Erwin Wilson, Secretary of Defense. The Senate voted 77–6 on the nomination on Jan 26, 1953 ().
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- Secretary of Defense1953-01-28–1957-10-08
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- Secretary of defense
83rd Congress · 77–6 · Jan 26, 1953
Biography
Charles Erwin Wilson was an American engineer and businessman who served as United States Secretary of Defense from 1953 to 1957 under President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Known as "Engine Charlie", he was previously the president and chief executive officer of General Motors. In the wake of the Korean War, he cut the defense budget significantly.
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