Jim Nicholson (American politician)
Jim Nicholson | |
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Official portrait, c. 2005 | |
| 5th United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs | |
| In office January 26, 2005 – October 1, 2007 | |
| President | George W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Anthony Principi |
| Succeeded by | James Peake |
| United States Ambassador to the Holy See | |
| In office September 13, 2001 – January 26, 2005 | |
| President | George W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Lindy Boggs |
| Succeeded by | Francis Rooney |
| Chair of the Republican National Committee | |
| In office January 17, 1997 – January 18, 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Haley Barbour |
| Succeeded by | Jim Gilmore |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert James Nicholson February 4, 1938 |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Suzanne Ferrell |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | United States Military Academy (BS) Columbia University (MPP) University of Denver (JD) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1961–1991 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
| Awards | Bronze Star Combat Infantryman Badge Meritorious Service Medal Vietnam Gallantry Cross Air Medal (2) |
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Robert James Nicholson (born February 4, 1938) is an American attorney, politician, real estate developer, diplomat, and former Army officer who served as the fifth secretary of veterans affairs from 2005 to 2007. A member of the Republican Party, he served as U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See from 2001 to 2005, and was Chairman of the Republican National Committee (RNC) from 1997 to 2001.