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Charles Erwin Wilson
(1890-1961)
American secretary of Defence
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Charles Erwin Wilson (July 18, 1890 – September 26, 1961) was an American engineer and businessman who served as United States Secretary of Defense from 1953 to 1957 under President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Known as "Engine Charlie", he was previously the president and chief executive officer of General Motors. In the wake of the Korean War, he cut the defense budget significantly.

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Born Charles Erwin Wilson
18 July 1890
Minerva, Ohio, USA
Died
26 September 1961 (aged 71)
Norwood, Louisiana, USA
Zodiac Cancer
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  • Thomas  E.
    Thomas E. info 1st child with Jessie Curtis Male b. 1913 Age: 112 1913- Celebrity Baby
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    Jeanne info 2nd child with Jessie Curtis Female b. 1917 Age: 108 1917- Celebrity Baby
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    Edward Everett info 3rd child with Jessie Curtis Male b. 1921 Age: 104 1921- Celebrity Baby
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    Rosemary W. info 4th child with Jessie Curtis Female b. 1923 Age: 102 1923- Celebrity Baby
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