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James Forrestal
James Forrestal
BornJames Vincent Forrestal
2/15/1892
BirthplaceMatteawan, New York, U.S.
Died5/22/1949
Bethesda, Maryland, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
OccupationGovernment official, financier
Known forFirst United States Secretary of Defense; 48th United States Secretary of the Navy
EducationPrinceton University
AwardsDistinguished Service Medal

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