James McHenry
American politician (1753-1816)
James McHenry (November 16, 1753 – May 3, 1816) was an early American statesman. McHenry was a signer of the United States Constitution. He was from Maryland. Fort McHenry was named for him. He was also a delegate to the Continental Congress from Maryland, and the third United States Secretary of War from January 27, 1796 to May 13, 1800, under Presidents George Washington and John Adams.
James McHenry | |
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| 3rd United States Secretary of War | |
| In office January 27, 1796 – May 13, 1800 | |
| President | George Washington (1796-1797) John Adams (1797-1800) |
| Preceded by | Timothy Pickering |
| Succeeded by | Samuel Dexter |
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| Born | November 16, 1753 Ballymena, Ulster, Ireland |
| Died | May 3, 1816 Baltimore, Maryland |
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