Louis A. Johnson

Louis Johnson
Johnson in 1949
2nd United States Secretary of Defense
In office March 28, 1949 – September 19, 1950
President	Harry S. Truman
Preceded by	James Forrestal
Succeeded by	George C. Marshall
United States Assistant Secretary of War
In office 1937–1940
President	Franklin D. Roosevelt
Preceded by	Harry Hines Woodring
Succeeded by	Robert P. Patterson
15th National Commander of The American Legion
In office 1932–1933
Preceded by	Henry Stevens
Succeeded by	Edward A. Hayes
Personal details
Born	Louis Arthur Johnson (1891-01-10)January 10, 1891 Roanoke, Virginia, United States
Died	April 24, 1966(1966-04-24) (aged 75) Washington, D.C., United States
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Ruth Maxwell ​ (m. 1920)​
Children	2
Education	University of Virginia (LLB)
Civilian awards	Medal for Merit
Military service
Branch/service	United States Army
Rank	Lieutenant Colonel
Unit	305th Ammunition Train, 80th Division 397th Infantry, 95th Division
Battles	World War I Meuse-Argonne Defensive Sector
Military awards	Legion of Honour

Louis Arthur Johnson (January 10, 1891 – April 24, 1966) was an American politician and attorney who served as the second United States Secretary of Defense from 1949 to 1950.^[1] He was the Assistant Secretary of War from 1937 to 1940 and the 15th national commander of the American Legion from 1932 to 1933.