Paul Nitze

American government official (1907–2004)

Paul Henry Nitze (January 16, 1907 – October 19, 2004) was an American politician. He helped shape Cold War defense policy over the course of many presidential administrations. He helped Ronald Reagan negotiate the INF Treaty.

Paul Nitze
Paul Nitze as Secretary of the Navy
United States Deputy Secretary of Defense
In office
July 1, 1967 – January 20, 1969
PresidentLyndon B. Johnson
Preceded byCyrus Vance
Succeeded byDavid Packard
United States Secretary of the Navy
In office
November 29, 1963 – June 30, 1967
PresidentLyndon B. Johnson
Preceded byPaul B. Fay (acting)
Succeeded byCharles F. Baird (acting)
Personal details
Born(1907-01-16)January 16, 1907
Amherst, Massachusetts
DiedOctober 19, 2004(2004-10-19) (aged 97)
Washington, D.C.
Spouse(s)Phyllis Pratt (1923–1987, her death)
Elisabeth Scott Porter (1993–2004, his death)
Alma materHarvard University
Occupationgovernment official, investment banker

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