Asked by Dominick Gilpin on Apr 24, 2024

George H.W. Bush's Secretary of Defense was

A) Brent Scowcroft.
B) Colin Powell.
C) Dick Cheney.
D) James A. Baker III.

Secretary of Defense

The head of the Department of Defense and a key adviser to the President, responsible for the formulation and execution of general defense policy and management of all branches of the U.S. armed forces.

George H.W. Bush

The 41st President of the United States, serving from 1989 to 1993, known for his leadership during the end of the Cold War and the Gulf War.

  • Ascertain key political actors and their involvement in shaping policies in both the U.S. and on a global scale during the latter 20th century.