Louis A. Johnson
Former United States Secretary of Defense
Louis Arthur Johnson was an American politician and attorney who served as the second United States Secretary of Defense from 1949 to 1950. He was the Assistant Secretary of War from 1937 to 1940 and the 15th national commander of the American... Wikipedia
Born: January 10, 1891, Roanoke, VA
Died: April 24, 1966 (age 75 years), Washington, D.C.
Previous offices: United States Secretary of Defense (1949–1950) and United States Assistant Secretary of War (1937–1940)
Party: Democratic Party
Education: University of Virginia
Children: 2
Military awards: Legion of Honour