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W. Graham Claytor, Jr.
Secretary of the Navy · 1977
W. Graham Claytor, Jr., Secretary of the Navy. William Graham Claytor Jr. (March 14, 1912 – May 14, 1994) was an American attorney, United States Navy officer, railroad executive, and administrator of railroad, transportation, and defense affairs for the United States government, working under the administrations of three US presidents. He is remembered for his actions as the commanding officer of the destroyer escort USS Cecil J.
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- Secretary of the Navy1977-02-14–1979-08-24
Biography
William Graham Claytor Jr. (March 14, 1912 – May 14, 1994) was an American attorney, United States Navy officer, railroad executive, and administrator of railroad, transportation, and defense affairs for the United States government, working under the administrations of three US presidents. He is remembered for his actions as the commanding officer of the destroyer escort USS Cecil J.
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