About
Republican politician who served as the Secretary of Defense for former presidents Gerald Ford and George W. Bush. He first held office from 1963 to 1969 as a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 13th district.
Before Fame
He studied political science at Princeton University.
Trivia
He was appointed by Richard Nixon to lead the Office of Economic opportunity in 1969.
Family Life
He had three children with his wife Joyce Pierson.
Associated With
He worked as an administrative assistant for Dwight Eisenhower.
