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Louis A. Johnson was an American public servant born on January 10, 1891. He served as the Secretary of Defense under President Harry S. Truman from 1949 to 1950. Johnson played a significant role in shaping U.S. military policy during the post-World War II era. His contributions to national defense and public service have been recognized for their impact on American history. He passed away on April 24, 1966, leaving a legacy in government and public service.
"The advance guard in the campaign for peace that America wages today must be the State Department."
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"The advance guard in the campaign for peace that America wages today must be the State Department."

Peace, America, State, Today
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"This nation can no longer tolerate the autonomous conduct of any single service. A waste of the resources of America in spendthrift defense is an invitation to disaster for America."
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"This nation can no longer tolerate the autonomous conduct of any single service. A waste of the resources of America in spendthrift defense is an invitation to disaster for America."

America, Defense, Disaster, Nation
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"Eighty percent of the problems that beset unification immediately disappeared when the President signed the bill increasing the authority and the responsibility of the Secretary of Defense."
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"Eighty percent of the problems that beset unification immediately disappeared when the President signed the bill increasing the authority and the responsibility of the Secretary of Defense."

Authority, Defense, President, Problems
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"In the light of the actual fighting that is now in progress, we have reached the point where the military considerations clearly outweigh the fiscal considerations."
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"In the light of the actual fighting that is now in progress, we have reached the point where the military considerations clearly outweigh the fiscal considerations."

Progress, Fighting, Light, Military
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