Louis A. Johnson
Louis Johnson | |
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Johnson in 1949 | |
| 2nd United States Secretary of Defense | |
| In office March 28, 1949 – September 19, 1950 | |
| President | Harry S. Truman |
| Preceded by | James Forrestal |
| Succeeded by | George C. Marshall |
| United States Assistant Secretary of War | |
| In office 28 June 1937 – 25 July 1940 | |
| President | Franklin D. Roosevelt |
| Preceded by | Harry Hines Woodring |
| Succeeded by | Robert P. Patterson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Louis Arthur Johnson January 10, 1891 Roanoke, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | April 24, 1966 (aged 75) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Ruth Maxwell (m. 1920) |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of Virginia (LLB) |
| Civilian awards | Medal for Merit |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
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| Battles | |
| Military awards | Legion of Honour |
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Louis Arthur Johnson (January 10, 1891 – April 24, 1966) was an American politician and attorney who served as the second United States secretary of defense from 1949 to 1950. He was the assistant secretary of war from 1937 to 1940 and the 15th national commander of the American Legion from 1932 to 1933.