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Neil H. McElroy

Secretary of Defense · 1957

Neil H. McElroy, Secretary of Defense. Neil Hosler McElroy (October 30, 1904 – November 30, 1972) was United States Secretary of Defense from 1957 to 1959 under President Eisenhower. He had been president of Procter & Gamble.

Positions

  • Secretary of Defense1957-10-09–1959-12-01

Biography

Neil Hosler McElroy (October 30, 1904 – November 30, 1972) was United States Secretary of Defense from 1957 to 1959 under President Eisenhower. He had been president of Procter & Gamble.

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Capitol Receipts, “Neil H. McElroy: Secretary of Defense,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/appointee/wQ934934/neil-h-mcelroy (accessed 2026-10-13).

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