Jim Nicholson (Secretary of Veterans Affairs)

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Jim Nicholson
Official portrait, circa 2005
5th United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs
In office January 26, 2005 – October 1, 2007
President	George W. Bush
Preceded by	Anthony Principi
Succeeded by	James Peake
United States Ambassador to the Holy See
In office September 13, 2001 – January 26, 2005
President	George W. Bush
Preceded by	Lindy Boggs
Succeeded by	Francis Rooney
Chair of the Republican National Committee
In office January 17, 1997 – January 18, 2001
Preceded by	Haley Barbour
Succeeded by	Jim Gilmore
Personal details
Born	Robert James Nicholson (1938-02-04) February 4, 1938 (age 86) Struble, Iowa, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Suzanne Ferrell
Children	3
Education	United States Military Academy (BS) Columbia University (MPP) University of Denver (JD)
Military service
Allegiance	United States of America
Branch/service	United States Army
Years of service	1961–1991
Rank	Colonel
Battles/wars	Vietnam War
Awards	Bronze Star Combat Infantryman Badge Meritorious Service Medal Vietnam Gallantry Cross Air Medal (2)

Robert James Nicholson (born February 4, 1938^[1]) is an attorney, real estate developer, and a former Republican National Committee chairman. He was the United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs from January 26, 2005, until October 1, 2007.^[2]