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Author:

Mohan, Shannon E., author.

Title:

Creating the alter ego : deputy secretaries of defense in the Truman administration, 1949-1953 / Shannon E. Mohan.

Publisher:

Historical OfficeOffice of the Secretary of Defense,

Copyright Date:

2015

Description:

viii, 31 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.

Subject:

Early, Stephen T.--(Stephen Tyree),--1889-1951.
Lovett, Robert A.--(Robert Abercrombie),--1895-1986.
Foster, William C.--(William Chapman),--1897-1984.
United States.--Office of the Secretary of Defense--Office of the Secretary of Defense--History.
United States--Foreign relations--1945-1953.
United States--Politics and government--1945-1953.
United States--Military policy--20th century.

Other Authors:

United States. Historical Office, Historical Office, publisher.

Notes:

"September 2015." Includes bibliographical references.

Contents:

Organizing the national military establishment -- The Secretary's alter ego -- The first Under Secretary of Defense -- From Under Secretary to Deputy Secretary -- Early's role in the Pentagon -- Breaking free from "shackles and handcuffs" -- "Secretary Marshall's good right arm" -- "The smoothest negotiator you've ever seen" -- From Deputy to Secretary of Defense -- "Another Lovett" -- Foster's foray into foreign affairs -- Conclusion.

Summary:

"Throughout the history of the Department of Defense -- through wars, budgetary battles, reorganizations, and a terrorist attack -- the Deputy Secretaries have been vital in administering shaping, and helping to carry out military and national security policy. However, the histories, identities, and influence of the 32 officeholders have received little scholarly attention. This is the first ... that examines the Deputies' roles in departmental operations and the policymaking process"--Foreword.

Series:

Deputy Secretary of Defense series, special study ; 1

OCLC:

(OCoLC)932316481

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)