James H. Douglas, Jr.

Served in the United States Department of Defense as Secretary of the Air Force and Deputy Secretary of Defense (1899-1988)
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James H. Douglas, Jr.

Summary

James H. Douglas, Jr. is a human[1]. James H. Douglas, Jr. was born in Cedar Rapids[2]. James H. Douglas, Jr. was born on March 11, 1899[3]. James H. Douglas, Jr. died in Lake Forest[4]. James H. Douglas, Jr. died on February 24, 1988[5]. James H. Douglas, Jr. worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. James H. Douglas, Jr. ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Cedar Rapids[2], James H. Douglas, Jr.…
  • James H. Douglas, Jr. passed away in Lake Forest[4].
  • James H. Douglas, Jr. was born on March 11, 1899[3].
  • James H. Douglas, Jr. died on February 24, 1988[5].
  • Burial took place at Lake Forest Cemetery[9].
  • Among James H. Douglas, Jr.'s spouses was Grace Farwell McGann[10].
  • A child of James H. Douglas, Jr. was Robert S. Douglas[11].
  • James H. Douglas, Jr. held citizenship in United States[12].
  • James H. Douglas, Jr.'s professions included politician[6].
  • James H. Douglas, Jr. worked as a lawyer[7].
  • James H. Douglas, Jr. held the position of United States Secretary of the Air Force[13].
  • James H. Douglas, Jr. held the position of United States Deputy Secretary of Defense[14].
  • James H. Douglas, Jr. held the position of United States Secretary of the Air Force[15].
  • Among James H. Douglas, Jr.'s employers was United States Department of War[16].
  • James H. Douglas, Jr. was educated at Princeton University[17].
  • James H. Douglas, Jr. was educated at Harvard Law School[18].
  • James H. Douglas, Jr. was educated at Corpus Christi College[19].
  • James H. Douglas, Jr. received the Officer of the National Order of Quebec[20].
  • James H. Douglas, Jr. is recorded as male[21].
  • James H. Douglas, Jr.'s instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • James H. Douglas, Jr. was affiliated with the Republican Party[23].
  • James H. Douglas, Jr.'s Commons category is recorded as James Henderson Douglas, Jr.[24].
  • James H. Douglas, Jr. was part of the conflict World War I[25].
  • James H. Douglas, Jr. was part of the conflict World War II[26].
  • James H. Douglas, Jr.'s family name is recorded as Douglas[27].

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Origins and Family

James H. Douglas, Jr.'s place of birth was Cedar Rapids[2]. James H. Douglas, Jr. was born on March 11, 1899[3].

Education

Educated at Princeton University[17], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1746[30], headquartered in Princeton[31]; Harvard Law School[18], a graduate school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1817[34]; and Corpus Christi College[19], a college of the University of Cambridge[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1352[37], headquartered in Cambridge[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. James H. Douglas, Jr. was employed by United States Department of War[16]. Positions held include United States Secretary of the Air Force[13], a position[39], in United States[40], founded in 1947[41] and United States Deputy Secretary of Defense[14], a position[42], founded in 1949[43].

Recognition

James H. Douglas, Jr. received the Officer of the National Order of Quebec[20].

Personal Life

Among James H. Douglas, Jr.'s spouses was Grace Farwell McGann[10]. A child of James H. Douglas, Jr. was Robert S. Douglas[11]. James H. Douglas, Jr. was affiliated with the Republican Party[23].

Death and Burial

James H. Douglas, Jr. died on February 24, 1988[5]. James H. Douglas, Jr. died in Lake Forest[4]. Burial took place at Lake Forest Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

James H. Douglas, Jr. ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[8] James H. Douglas, Jr. is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was James H. Douglas, Jr. born?

James H. Douglas, Jr.'s place of birth was Cedar Rapids[2].

Where did James H. Douglas, Jr. die?

James H. Douglas, Jr. died in Lake Forest[4].

Who was James H. Douglas, Jr. married to?

James H. Douglas, Jr.'s spouses include Grace Farwell McGann[10].

What did James H. Douglas, Jr. do for work?

James H. Douglas, Jr. worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

Where did James H. Douglas, Jr. go to school?

James H. Douglas, Jr. was educated at Princeton University[17], Harvard Law School[18], and Corpus Christi College[19].

What awards did James H. Douglas, Jr. receive?

Honors received include Officer of the National Order of Quebec[20].

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  18. [9] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  21. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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