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William Henry Draper Jr.
United States Army general / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
William Henry Draper Jr. (August 10, 1894 – December 26, 1974) was an American army officer, banker, government official, and diplomat.
Quick Facts 1st United States Ambassador to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, President ...
William Henry Draper Jr. | |
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1st United States Ambassador to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization | |
In office April 8, 1953 – June 13, 1953 | |
President | Dwight D. Eisenhower |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | John Chambers Hughes |
United States Under Secretary of the Army | |
In office September 18, 1947 – February 28, 1949 | |
President | Harry S. Truman |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Gordon Gray |
United States Under Secretary of War | |
In office August 29, 1947 – September 17, 1947 | |
President | Harry S. Truman |
Preceded by | Kenneth Royall |
Succeeded by | Himself |
Personal details | |
Born | (1894-08-10)August 10, 1894 |
Died | December 26, 1974(1974-12-26) (aged 80) |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Katherine Baum |
Education | New York University (BA, MA) |
Military service | |
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Years of service | 1918–1949 |
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