James Monroe was one of the few Founding Fathers (and people in general) who achieved the office of President of the United States of America.
All tagged Secretary of War
From Conspirator to Secretary of War - The Life of John Armstrong, Jr.
John Armstrong, Jr. was one of the main players in the Continental Army’s Newburgh Conspiracy. Then, thirty years later, he was Secretary of War during the War of 1812.
Timothy Pickering Serves at the Pleasure of the President
Timothy Pickering held cabinet positions in both the Washington and Adams Administrations.
Samuel Dexter Runs Half The Cabinet
Samuel Dexter was both Secretary of War and Treasury during the John Adams Administration.
Alexander J. Dallas Reports the Court's Decisions
Alexander J. Dallas was an immigrant who worked his way up to the Reporter of Decisions for the Supreme Court.
Saying No To Washington - John Eager Howard Needs Some Exercise
John Eager Howard turned down the opportunity to act as the third Secretary of War of the United States.
Henry Dearborn - Jefferson's Secretary of War
For the better part of fifteen years, Henry Dearborn was the most powerful military man in the United States of America.
Benjamin Lincoln Accepts The British Surrender
Major General Benjamin Lincoln accepted the British surrender at Yorktown on Washington’s behalf.
There's A Surgeon In The Cabinet - A James McHenry Story
James McHenry was a signer of the United States Constitution and a Secretary of War during the Washington and Adams Presidencies.
Timothy Pickering Serves At The Pleasure Of The President
Timothy Pickering was an important subordinate of George Washington during both the American Revolutionary War and his Presidency.
Henry Knox - Books, Artillery and War
Fort Knox generally makes us think of gold, and maybe aliens. Rarely do we think of its namesake, Henry Knox, and his contributions to the American Military.