Charles Thomas (Secretary of the Navy)

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Charles Thomas
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5th United States Secretary of the Navy
In office
February 9, 1953 – August 5, 1953
President Dwight D. Eisenhower
Preceded by Francis P. Whitehair
Succeeded by Thomas S. Gates, Jr.
Personal details
Born Charles Sparks Thomas[1]
(1897-09-28)September 28, 1897[2]
Independence, Missouri
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Corona del Mar, California
Alma mater University of California
Cornell University
Occupation government administrator

Charles Sparks Thomas (September 28, 1897 – October 17, 1983) was a U.S. administrator. He served as Secretary of the Navy between May 3, 1954 and April 1, 1957.

Thomas was born in Independence, Missouri, attended the University of California and Cornell. In addition to his government service, Thomas was director of several large corporations, including Lockheed.

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External links

  • (PDF) National Defense University
Government offices
Preceded by Under Secretary of the Navy
February 9, 1953 – August 5, 1953
Succeeded by
Thomas S. Gates, Jr.
Preceded by Secretary of the Navy
May 3, 1954 – April 1, 1957
Succeeded by
Thomas S. Gates, Jr.


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