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Charles Wilson | |
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| 5th United States Secretary of Defense | |
| In office January 28, 1953 – October 8, 1957 | |
| President | Dwight D. Eisenhower |
| Preceded by | Robert A. Lovett |
| Succeeded by | Neil H. McElroy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 18, 1890 Minerva, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | September 26, 1961 (aged 71) Norwood, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican[citation needed] |
| Spouse | Jessie Curtis |
| Education | Carnegie Mellon University (BS) |
Charles Erwin Wilson (July 18, 1890 – September 26, 1961) was an American engineer and businessman who served as United States Secretary of Defense from 1953 to 1957 under President Dwight D. Eisenhower.[1] Known as "Engine Charlie",[2] he was previously the president and chief executive officer of General Motors. In the wake of the Korean War, he cut the defense budget significantly.
- ^ "Charles E. Wilson - Dwight D. Eisenhower Administration". Office of the Secretary of Defense - Historical Office.
- ^ "10 Best Quotes", Car and Driver, 1/88, p. 49.