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Robert Porter Patterson Sr. (February 12, 1891 – January 22, 1952) was an American judge who served as Under Secretary of War under President Franklin D. Roosevelt and U.S. Secretary of War under President Harry S. Truman.
Robert Porter Patterson was a lawyer and a World War I veteran who served as secretary of war from 1945 to 1947. He helped mobilize military supplies for World War II and advocated a strong military presence overseas, but refused the new post of secretary of defense in 1947.
Apr 24, 2015 · Robert P. Patterson Jr., a former federal judge who championed legal rights for the accused and the convicted and fought to hold guards and state troopers accountable for the casualties among...
Oct 30, 1997 · At the outbreak of World War II, the United States found itself with a weak, outmoded military and a civilian population utterly unprepared for the shock of total war. Serving as undersecretary of war, Judge Robert P. Patterson mobilized the nation.
Feb 8, 2022 · Robert Pattinson breaks down his most iconic roles, including his characters in 'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire,' 'Twilight,' 'The Batman,' 'Good Time,' 'The Lighthouse,' 'Tenet,'...
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Oct 18, 2018 · Robert P. Patterson, a quiet man of commanding ability and sturdy purpose, played a key role in the mobilization of American men and resources that made...
Oct 18, 2018 · Robert P. Patterson, a quiet man of commanding ability and sturdy purpose, played a key role in the mobilization of American men and resources that made victory possible. Mobilizing America illuminates both the integrity of the man and the complexity of his achievement. Arnold Beichman:
