Paul Nitze
American government official (1907-2004) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 97
Paul Henry Nitze was an American businessman and government official who served as United States Deputy Secretary of Defense, U.S. Secretary of the Navy, and Director of Policy Planning for the U.S. State Department. He is best known for being the principal author of NSC 68 and the co-founder of Team B.
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He helped shape U.S. Cold War defense policy over the course of numerous presidential administrations.
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United States
Category
Politicians
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Politician
Status
Deceased
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Lived 1907 to 2004 · aged 97
