Nixon picks Haig for Army No 2 post amid seniority push
Washington AP President Nixon named Maj. Gen. Alexander M. Haig Jr. as vice chief of staff of the Army, jumping over 243 more senior generals. The move follows Kissinger’s staff reshaping and may trigger discontent among higher ranked officers.
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Brig. Gen. Alexander M. Haig Jr. was promoted to full general and named vice chief of staff of the Army by President Nixon. The move fulfills Kissinger's forecast that Haig could rise to top Army posts, reflecting his long service with the National Security Council and his role as Kissinger's deputy.
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