Thomas K. Finletter
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For his grandfather, the judge, see Thomas K. Finletter (judge).
Thomas Knight Finletter (November 11, 1893 – April 24, 1980) was an American lawyer, politician, and statesman.
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Quick Facts United States Ambassador to NATO, President ...
Thomas Finletter | |
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United States Ambassador to NATO | |
In office March 2, 1961 – September 2, 1965 | |
President | John F. Kennedy Lyndon B. Johnson |
Preceded by | William Draper |
Succeeded by | Harlan Cleveland |
United States Secretary of the Air Force | |
In office April 24, 1950 – January 20, 1953 | |
President | Harry S. Truman |
Preceded by | Stuart Symington |
Succeeded by | Harold E. Talbott |
Personal details | |
Born | Thomas Knight Finletter (1893-11-11)November 11, 1893 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | April 24, 1980(1980-04-24) (aged 86) New York City, New York, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | University of Pennsylvania (BA, LLB) |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Rank | Captain |
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