Jess Larson
American lawyer, United States Army general, and government official / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Jess Larson (June 22, 1904 – February 25, 1987) was an American lawyer who served as the first Administrator of General Services, the administrator of the War Assets Administration, and as chairman and president of the Air Force Association.
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Jess Larson | |
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1st Administrator of General Services | |
In office July 3, 1949 – January 29, 1953 | |
President | Harry Truman |
Succeeded by | Russell Forbe (acting) |
Personal details | |
Born | (1904-06-22)June 22, 1904 Mill Creek, Oklahoma, US[1] |
Died | February 25, 1987(1987-02-25) (aged 82) Washington, D.C., US |
Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery 38°52′42″N 77°04′07″W |
Political party | Democratic Party |
Spouse(s) | Germaine Moreau (until 1964) Zdenka Sokitch (2nd wife) |
Alma mater | University of Oklahoma |
Profession | Politician, lawyer |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | Air Force Reserve |
Years of service | 1920–1966 |
Rank | Major General |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | |
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