Robert T. Stevens
American businessman (1899–1983) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Robert Ten Broeck Stevens (July 31, 1899 – January 31, 1983) was an American businessman and former chairman of J. P. Stevens and Company, which was one of the most established textile manufacturing plants in the US.[1] He served as the Secretary of the Army between February 4, 1953, until July 21, 1955.[2]
Quick Facts 4th United States Secretary of the Army, President ...
Robert T. Stevens | |
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4th United States Secretary of the Army | |
In office February 4, 1953 – July 21, 1955 | |
President | Dwight D. Eisenhower |
Preceded by | Frank Pace |
Succeeded by | Wilber M. Brucker |
Personal details | |
Born | (1899-07-31)July 31, 1899 Fanwood, New Jersey, U.S. |
Died | January 31, 1983(1983-01-31) (aged 83) Edison, New Jersey, U.S. |
Relatives | John Peters Stevens (father) |
Education | Yale University (BA) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1917–1918, 1942–1945 |
Rank | Colonel |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
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