William Franke | |
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| 55th United States Secretary of the Navy | |
| In office June 8, 1959 – January 19, 1961 | |
| President | Dwight D. Eisenhower |
| Preceded by | Thomas S. Gates Jr. |
| Succeeded by | John Connally |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 15, 1894 Troy, New York, U.S. |
| Died | June 30, 1979 (aged 85) Rutland, Vermont, U.S. |
| Resting place | Fairview Cemetery, Benson, Vermont |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Pace University (BS) |
| Occupation | Accountant Business executive Government administrator |
William Birrell Franke (April 15, 1894 – June 30, 1979)[1] was an American businessman and government official. He was best known for his service as United States Secretary of the Navy from 1959 to 1961 under Dwight D. Eisenhower.
- ^ "Obituary, W. B. Franke". The New York Times. New York, NY. July 2, 1979. p. 11.