Charles Wilson
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 Charles Wilson    ( businessman, engineer) | ||||||||||||||
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| Born | July 18, 1890 Minerva, Ohio, United States | |||||||||||||
| Died | September 26, 1961 (Age 71) Norwood, Louisiana, United States | |||||||||||||
| Alma mater | Carnegie Institute of Technology | |||||||||||||
| Spouse | Jessie Ann Curtis Wilson | |||||||||||||
| Member of | Bohemian Grove, Links Club | |||||||||||||
| Party | Republican | |||||||||||||
United States Secretary of Defense 1953-1957
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Charles Wilson
Career
In the wake of the Korean War, Wilson cut the defense budget significantly.
Event Participated in
| Event | Start | End | Location(s) | Description |
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| Dwight Eisenhower/Presidency | 20 January 1953 | 20 January 1961 | The Dwight Eisenhower administration |
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