When was Donald Rumsfeld born?

Donald Rumsfeld was born on 9 July 1932 in St. Luke's Hospital.

What positions has Donald Rumsfeld held?

Positions held by Donald Rumsfeld include: United States Secretary of Defense (2001–2006); chief executive officer (since 1977); United States Secretary of Defense (1975–1977); White House Chief of Staff (1974–1975); United States Permanent Representative to NATO (1973–1974).

Where did Donald Rumsfeld study?

Donald Rumsfeld was educated at Princeton University, Georgetown University Law Center.

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Donald Rumsfeld

American politician and diplomat (1932–2021)

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Donald Henry Rumsfeld was an American politician, businessman, naval officer, and diplomat who served as the 13th United States secretary of defense from 1975 to 1977 under President Gerald Ford, and again as the 21st secretary of defense from 2001 to 2006 under President George W. Bush. He was both the youngest and the oldest secretary of defense. Additionally, Rumsfeld was a four-term U.S. Congressman from Illinois (1963–1969), director of the Office of Economic Opportunity (1969–1970), counselor to the president (1969–1973), the U.S. Representative to NATO (1973–1974), and the White House chief of staff (1974–1975). Between his terms as secretary of defense, he was the CEO and chairman of several companies.

Quick facts

Born: 9 July 1932 wd
Place of birth: St. Luke's Hospital wd
Died: 29 June 2021 wd
Place of death: Taos wd
Citizenship: United States wd
Occupation: politician, military officer, diplomat, author, businessperson, civil servant wd
Political party: Republican Party wd
Education: Princeton University, Georgetown University Law Center wd
Spouse: Joyce Pierson wd
Official website: rumsfeld.com wd
Social media: X (Twitter) wd

Positions held wd

United States Secretary of Defense (20 January 2001 – 18 December 2006)
chief executive officer (since 1977)
United States Secretary of Defense (20 November 1975 – 20 January 1977)
White House Chief of Staff (21 September 1974 – 20 November 1975)
United States Permanent Representative to NATO (2 February 1973 – 5 December 1974)
Counselor to the President (11 December 1970 – 15 October 1971)
United States representative (3 January 1963 – 20 March 1969)
defence minister

Awards wd

Presidential Medal of Freedom (1977)
Grand Officer of the Order of the Star of Romania (2003)
Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun (2015)
Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland
Order of Brilliant Star
Order of the Golden Fleece
Distinguished Eagle Scout Award

Questions

When was Donald Rumsfeld born?: Donald Rumsfeld was born on 9 July 1932 in St. Luke's Hospital.
What positions has Donald Rumsfeld held?: Positions held by Donald Rumsfeld include: United States Secretary of Defense (2001–2006); chief executive officer (since 1977); United States Secretary of Defense (1975–1977); White House Chief of Staff (1974–1975); United States Permanent Representative to NATO (1973–1974).
Where did Donald Rumsfeld study?: Donald Rumsfeld was educated at Princeton University, Georgetown University Law Center.

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