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James Vincent Forrestal Biography and Timeline

Follow James Vincent Forrestal through 5 dated historical records for United States of America.

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James Vincent Forrestal, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

5Distinct records

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1940–1947Years on this page

1940

Under Secretary

Warfare / Military

Appointed Under Secretary of the Navy

1940

Under Secretary

Warfare / World War, 2nd

Appointed Under Secretary of the Navy

Role range: 1939-1945

1944

Secretary of Navy

Secretary of Navy · Warfare / Military

Appointed Secretary of the Navy

1944

Secretary of Navy

Secretary of Navy · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Appointed Secretary of the Navy

Role range: 1939-1945

1947

Secretary

Government / Government of USA

Appointed Secretary of State for Defence

Role range: 1947-1949

Records, sources and methodology

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