Charles Thomas (Secretary of the Navy)
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Charles S. Thomas (September 28, 1897 – October 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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| Preceded by Francis P. Whitehair |
Under Secretary of the Navy February 9, 1953 – August 5, 1953 |
Succeeded by Thomas S. Gates, Jr. |
| Preceded by Robert B. Anderson |
United States Secretary of the Navy May 3, 1954 – April 1, 1957 |
Succeeded by Thomas S. Gates, Jr. |
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