Anthony Principi | |
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 Official portrait, 2001 | |
| 4th United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs | |
| In office January 23, 2001 – January 26, 2005 | |
| President | George W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Togo West |
| Succeeded by | Jim Nicholson |
| In office September 26, 1992 – January 20, 1993 Acting | |
| President | George H. W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Ed Derwinski |
| Succeeded by | Jesse Brown |
| 1st United States Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs | |
| In office March 17, 1989 – September 26, 1992 | |
| President | George H. W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Hershel Gober |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Anthony Joseph Principi April 16, 1944 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | United States Naval Academy (BS) Seton Hall University (JD) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1967–1980 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Commander |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Anthony Joseph Principi (born April 16, 1944) is the former United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs. He was appointed by President George W. Bush on January 23, 2001, and resigned on January 26, 2005. He Chaired the 2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission, BRAC and is currently serving as a Consultant & Board member of several diverse Foundations & Corporations.