William Henry Draper Jr.
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William Henry Draper Jr. (August 10, 1894 – December 26, 1974) was an American army officer, banker, government official, and diplomat.
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William Henry Draper Jr. | |
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United States Ambassador to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization | |
In office April 8, 1953 – June 13, 1953 | |
President | Dwight D. Eisenhower |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | John Chambers Hughes |
United States Under Secretary of the Army | |
In office September 18, 1947 – February 28, 1949 | |
President | Harry S. Truman |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Gordon Gray |
United States Under Secretary of War | |
In office August 29, 1947 – September 17, 1947 | |
President | Harry S. Truman |
Preceded by | Kenneth Royall |
Succeeded by | Himself |
Personal details | |
Born | (1894-08-10)August 10, 1894 |
Died | December 26, 1974(1974-12-26) (aged 80) |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Katherine Baum |
Education | New York University (BA, MA) |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1918–1949 |
Rank | Major General |
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