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Brigadier General. Battles/wars. World War I. Henry Lewis Stimson (September 21, 1867 – October 20, 1950) was an American statesman, lawyer, and Republican Party politician. Over his long career, he emerged as a leading figure in U.S. foreign policy by serving in both Republican and Democratic administrations.
Henry L. Stimson (born Sept. 21, 1867, New York, N.Y., U.S.—died Oct. 20, 1950, Huntington, N.Y.) was a statesman who exercised a strong influence on U.S. foreign policy in the 1930s and ’40s. He served in the administrations of five presidents between 1911 and 1945.
Aug 8, 2015 · But in early June 1945, Secretary of War Henry Stimson ordered Kyoto to be removed from the target list. He argued that it was of cultural importance and that it was not a military target.
Henry L. Stimson (1867-1950) was a lawyer and statesman who served every American president but one, from Taft to Truman. Considered one of America’s great statesmen — and noted for his ability to identify and implement nonpartisan solutions — his record of achievement is long and distinguished.
Henry Lewis Stimson served as Secretary of State in President Herbert Hoover 's Cabinet from March 28, 1929, until March 4, 1933.
Jun 13, 2023 · Henry L. Stimson: Lessons for Today. Three renowned historians discuss Stimson Center’s namesake, Secretary Henry L. Stimson, and his significant and influential involvement in the dramatic end of World War II.
May 21, 2018 · Henry L. Stimson Born September 21, 1867 New York [1], New York [2] Died October 20, 1950 Huntington, New York [3] Secretary of war, diplomat Henry L. Stimson became one of the most respected U.S. leaders during World War II [4] (1939–45).
By the time Henry Stimson (1867-1950) joined FDR’s cabinet as Secretary of War in 1940, he had been a US Attorney, Secretary of War under Taft, Governor General of the Philippines, and Secretary of State under Hoover.
Henry Lewis Stimson (September 21, 1867 – October 20, 1950) was an American statesman, lawyer, and Republican Party politician. Over his long career, he emerged as a leading figure in U.S. foreign policy by serving in both Republican and Democratic administrations.
Nov 6, 2008 · He approaches the decision to use the bomb from the perspective of a key player, Secretary of War Henry Stimson, who had a record of opposition to indiscriminate attacks on civilians, evident misgivings about the prospective use of the atomic bomb, and concern about the implications of its use for future peace and security.
