| William B. Franke | |
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| William B. Franke as Secretary of the Navy | |
| United States Secretary of the Navy | |
In office June 8, 1959 – January 19, 1961 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas S. Gates, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | John B. Connally, Jr |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 9, 1909 Troy, New York |
| Died | June 30, 1979 (aged 85)[1] Rutland, Vermont |
| Alma mater | Pace College |
| Occupation | government administrator |
William Birrell Franke (April 15, 1894 – June 30, 1979) was a government administrator who held several government positions including service as the United States Secretary of the Navy from 1959 to 1961 under Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Biography[]
Franke was born April 15, 1894 in Troy, New York and attended Pace College.
From October 4, 1954 to April 16, 1957 he served as the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Financial Management and Comptroller) and from April 17, 1957 to June 7, 1959 he was promoted to the position of Under Secretary of the Navy. On June 8, 1959 he was appointed to the position of Secretary of the Navy and held that position until January 19, 1961.
While working for the Navy he advocated in implementing new, modern technology for the United States Navy, including the use of nuclear-powered warships.
He was awarded the Department of Defense's Distinguished Service Award and the Medal of Freedom for his work. He died June 30, 1979, in Vermont after complications from gall bladder surgery.
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External links[]
- "William B. Franke". Find a Grave. Nov 03, 2010. http://www.findagrave.com/memorial/61079428. Retrieved April 10, 1015.
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