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Karl Bendetsen | |
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| United States Under Secretary of the Army | |
| In office May 1952 – October 1952 | |
| President | Harry S. Truman |
| Preceded by | Archibald S. Alexander |
| Succeeded by | Earl D. Johnson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 11, 1907 |
| Died | June 28, 1989 (aged 81) |
| Known for | Internment of Japanese Americans |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1940–1945 |
| Rank |  Colonel |
| Unit | Washington Army National Guard |
Karl Robin Bendetsen (October 11, 1907 – June 28, 1989) was an American politician and military officer who served in the Washington Army National Guard during World War II and later as the United States Under Secretary of the Army. Bendetsen is remembered primarily for his role as an architect of the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II, a role he tried to downplay in later years.