1892 – 1949

James Forrestal

United States Navy officer and civil servant, Undersecretary of the Navy (1892-1949)

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Born

1892-02-15, Beacon

Died

1949-05-22

Birthplace state

New York

Biography

James Vincent Forrestal was born on February 15, 1892, in Beacon, New York. He served as the last cabinet-level secretary of the Navy and the first secretary of defense of the United States. He died on May 22, 1949.

Occupation

James Forrestal is recorded as a diarist, a investment banker, a banker, a military officer, a politician and a minister, born in New York (1892–1949).

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Frequently asked about James Forrestal

Who was James Forrestal?

James Forrestal was United States Navy officer and civil servant, Undersecretary of the Navy (1892-1949), born in New York (1892 – 1949).

When and where was James Forrestal born?

James Forrestal was born on 1892-02-15 in Beacon.

When did James Forrestal die?

James died on 1949-05-22.

What was James Forrestal known for?

James Forrestal is recorded as a diarist, a investment banker, a banker, a military officer, a politician and a minister.

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