James Vincent Forrestal (February 15, 1892 – May 22, 1949) was a United States Secretary of the Navy and the first United States Secretary of Defense.
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In office September 17, 1947 – March 28, 1949 |
| President | Harry S. Truman |
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| Preceded by | Position established |
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| Succeeded by | Louis A. Johnson |
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In office May 19, 1944 – September 17, 1947 |
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| Preceded by | Frank Knox |
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| Succeeded by | John Sullivan |
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In office August 22, 1940 – May 16, 1944 |
| President | Franklin D. Roosevelt |
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| Preceded by | Position established |
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| Succeeded by | Ralph Austin Bard |
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| Born | James Vincent Forrestal (1892-02-15)February 15, 1892 Matteawan, New York, U.S. (now Beacon) |
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| Died | May 22, 1949(1949-05-22) (aged 57) Bethesda, Maryland, U.S. |
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| Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
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| Political party | Democratic |
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| Spouse(s) | Josephine Ogden Stovall |
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| Children | 2, including Michael |
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| Allegiance | United States |
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| Branch/service | United States Navy |
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| Rank | Lieutenant |
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| Battles/wars | World War I |
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