Oscar L. Chapman
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Oscar Littleton Chapman (October 22, 1896 – February 8, 1978) was a political activist in the Democratic Party and served as the U.S. Secretary of the Interior, during the Presidency of Harry S. Truman, from 1949 to 1953.[1]
Quick Facts 34th United States Secretary of the Interior, President ...
Oscar Chapman | |
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34th United States Secretary of the Interior | |
In office December 1, 1949 – January 20, 1953 | |
President | Harry S. Truman |
Preceded by | Julius Krug |
Succeeded by | Douglas McKay |
Personal details | |
Born | Oscar Littleton Chapman (1896-10-22)October 22, 1896 Omega, Virginia, U.S. |
Died | February 8, 1978(1978-02-08) (aged 81) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Olga Edholm Ann Kendrick |
Children | 1 |
Education | University of Denver University of New Mexico, Albuquerque Westminster University (LLB) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1918–1920 |
Unit | Navy Medical Corps |
Battles/wars | World War I |
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