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Nitze, Paul H

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Nitze
Nitze
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American manager, director of the U.S. Strategic Bombing Survey, 1944-1946, senior defense department positions 1961-1969.

Paul H. Nitze had been with the investment firm of Dillon, Read, and Co., before World War II, and then entered federal service. He held a variety of posts, including director of the U.S. Strategic Bombing Survey, 1944-1946, and served with the State Department during the remainder of the Truman administration. Between 1953 and 1961 he was president of the Foreign Service Educational Foundation. He was assistant secretary of defense for international security affairs, 1961-1963; secretary of the Navy, 1963-1967; and deputy secretary of defense, 1967- 1969.

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1907 January 16

  • Birth of Paul H Nitze - . Nation: USA. Related Persons: Nitze. American manager, director of the U.S. Strategic Bombing Survey, 1944-1946, senior defense department positions 1961-1969..

2004 October 19

  • Death of Paul H Nitze - . Nation: USA. Related Persons: Nitze. American manager, director of the U.S. Strategic Bombing Survey, 1944-1946, senior defense department positions 1961-1969..