Thomas S. Gates, Jr.
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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Date of Birth
April 10th, 1906
Age
120
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United States of America, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Date of Death
March 25th, 1983
Died Aged
76
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