Louis A. Johnson

Louis Johnson
Johnson in 1949
2nd United States Secretary of Defense
In office
March 28, 1949 – September 19, 1950
PresidentHarry S. Truman
Preceded byJames Forrestal
Succeeded byGeorge C. Marshall
United States Assistant Secretary of War
In office
1937–1940
PresidentFranklin D. Roosevelt
Preceded byHarry Hines Woodring
Succeeded byRobert P. Patterson
15th National Commander of
The American Legion
In office
1932–1933
Preceded byHenry Stevens
Succeeded byEdward A. Hayes
Personal details
Born
Louis Arthur Johnson

(1891-01-10)January 10, 1891
Roanoke, Virginia, United States
DiedApril 24, 1966(1966-04-24) (aged 75)
Washington, D.C., United States
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
Ruth Maxwell
(m. 1920)
Children2
EducationUniversity of Virginia (LLB)
Civilian awardsMedal for Merit
Military service
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
RankLieutenant Colonel
Unit
Battles
Military awardsLegion of Honour

Louis Arthur Johnson (January 10, 1891 – April 24, 1966) was an American politician and attorney who served as the second United States secretary of defense from 1949 to 1950.[1] He was the assistant secretary of war from 1937 to 1940 and the 15th national commander of the American Legion from 1932 to 1933.

  1. ^ "Louis A. Johnson - Harry S. Truman Administration". Office of the Secretary of Defense – Historical Office.