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Louis Johnson Named To Lead U S Defense Effort
Louis A. Johnson, slated to take over as secretary of defense, is praised as a vigorous advocate of mobilization and long range air power. A West Virginia lawyer and former assistant secretary of war, he worked to prepare the nation for war and to expand the armed services world war I veteran. He later advised on veterans benefits and supported presidential campaigns before becoming defense secretary.
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