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Thomas S. Gates, Jr.

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American diplomat (1906-1983)

United StatesWritersLived 1906 to 1983 · aged 76
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Thomas Sovereign Gates Jr. was an American politician and diplomat who served as Secretary of Defense from 1959 to 1961 and Secretary of the Navy from 1957 to 1959, both under President Dwight D. Eisenhower. During his tenure as Secretary of Defense, he established a task force to set nuclear target priorities.

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An official portrait of Gates during his tenure as Secretary of DefenseAn official portrait of Gates during his tenure as Secretary of DefenseSecretary of Defense Thomas S. Gates with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Nathan F. Twining and Army Chief of Staff General Lyman Lemnitzer at The Pentagon in August 1960Secretary of Defense Thomas S. Gates with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Nathan F. Twining and Army Chief of Staff General Lyman Lemnitzer at The Pentagon in August 1960

Awards 2

1961Medal of Freedom
1957Grand Cross of Naval Merit with white badge

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Thomas Sovereign Gates Jr. was an American politician and diplomat who served as Secretary of Defense from 1959 to 1961 and Secretary of the Navy from 1957 to 1959, both under President Dwight D. Eisenhower. During his tenure as Secretary of Defense, he established a task force to set nuclear target priorities. He also authorized U-2 reconnaissance flights, including the flight of Francis Gary Powers.

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Lived 1906 to 1983 · aged 76
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