What happened to Donald Rumsfeld?

Rumsfeld gradually lost political support and resigned in late 2006. In his retirement years, he published an autobiography, Known and Unknown, as well as Rumsfeld’s Rules: Leadership Lessons in Business, Politics, War, and Life. He died on June 29, 2021, at the age of 88.

Is Rumsfeld still alive?

Deceased (1932–2021)
Donald Rumsfeld/Living or Deceased

Who was the oldest secretary of defense?

The longest-serving secretary of defense is Robert McNamara, who served for a total of 7 years, 39 days. Combining his two non-sequential services as the secretary of defense, the second-longest serving is Donald Rumsfeld, who served just ten days fewer than McNamara.

Is Donald Rumsfeld married?

Joyce H. Piersonm. 1954–2021
Donald Rumsfeld/Spouse

Who was the Secretary of Defense under Obama?

Robert Michael Gates (born September 25, 1943) is an American intelligence analyst and university president who served as the 22nd United States secretary of defense from 2006 to 2011. He was originally appointed by president George W. Bush and was retained for service by President Barack Obama.

Who controls the Pentagon?

The Pentagon
Cost	$83 million (equivalent to $1.13 billion in 2019)
Owner	Department of Defense
Height
Roof	71 feet (22 m)

How old is George W Bush?

75 years (July 6, 1946)
George W. Bush/Age

Who was trumps defense secretary?

Mark Esper
Official portrait, 2019
27th United States Secretary of Defense
In office July 23, 2019 – November 9, 2020
President	Donald Trump

Did Robert Gates serve in the military?

In 2008, Gates was named one of America’s Best Leaders by U.S. News & World Report. He continued to serve as Secretary of Defense in President Barack Obama’s administration. He retired in 2011….

Robert Gates
Military service
Branch/service	United States Air Force
Years of service	1967–1969 (Air Force) 1969-1993(CIA)