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16 de set. de 2021 · The main library room at the George C. Marshall Foundation is called the “Lovett Reading Room,” and there is a large painting of Robert Lovett on display. This confuses some visitors who may not recognize Lovett, or know the long working relationship George Marshall and Lovett had. Lovett was a World War I
"Robert A. Lovett" published on by null. (1895–1986) secretary of defense (1951–53), born in Huntsville, Texas. His contributions included completing the Korean War mobilization; planning and implementing a long-range rearmament program; and submitting proposals to restructure the ...
Robert Lovett has been recognized as one of the most capable administrators to hold the office of secretary of defense and as a perceptive critic of defense organization. His work in completing the Korean War mobilization and in planning and implementing the long-range rearmament program, as well as his proposals to restructure the Department of Defense, were among his major contributions.
NOTE: Mr. Lovett served as Assistant Secretary of War for Air from April 22, 1941, to December 8, 1945, as Under Secretary of State from July 1, 1947, to January 20, 1949, as Deputy Secretary of Defense from October a, 1950, to September 17, 1951, and as Secretary of Defense to January 20, 1953.
Having grown up around the Union Pacific, Robert Lovett had railroads in his blood, yet it was in the air that he would first distinguish himself. In spring 1916, during his sophomore year at Yale, Lovett joined what would become the First Yale Unit of the Naval Reserve Flying Corps.
Robert Lovett may refer to: Robert A. Lovett (1895–1986), United States Secretary of Defense; Robert Morss Lovett (1870–1956), American educator and writer; acting Governor of the United States Virgin Islands; Robert Q. Lovett, film editor; Robert S. Lovett (1860–1932), chairman of the Southern Pacific Company Executive Committee 1909–1913.
Robert Lovett grew up in Texas, went to Yale, and earned his wings as a naval air force hero in World War I. He played a key role in the development of the Army Air Force in World War II. His emphasis on strategic bombing was instrumental in defeating Hitler's Germany.