Oscar Chapman | |
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| 34th United States Secretary of the Interior | |
| In office December 1, 1949 – January 20, 1953 | |
| President | Harry S. Truman |
| Preceded by | Julius Krug |
| Succeeded by | Douglas McKay |
| Acting February 15, 1946 – March 18, 1946 | |
| President | Harry S. Truman |
| Preceded by | Harold L. Ickes |
| Succeeded by | Julius A. Krug |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Oscar Littleton Chapman October 22, 1896 Omega, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | February 8, 1978 (aged 81) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Olga Edholm Ann Kendrick |
| Children | 1 |
| Education | University of Denver University of New Mexico, Albuquerque Westminster University (LLB) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1918–1920 |
| Unit | Navy Medical Corps |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
Oscar Littleton Chapman (October 22, 1896 – February 8, 1978) was a political activist in the Democratic Party and served as the U.S. Secretary of the Interior, during the Presidency of Harry S. Truman, from 1949 to 1953.[1]
- ^ See the obituary at "OSCAR L. CHAPMAN , 81; AIDE TO PRESIDENTS: Strategist for the Democratic Party Under Roosevelt and Truman Became Interior Secretary" New York Times Feb. 9, 1978, page B2.