Alexander Haig
Alexander Meigs Haig Jr. was an American politician who served as United States Secretary of State under President Ronald Reagan and White House chief of staff under Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford. Prior to and in between these cabinet-level positions, he was a general in the U.S.
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- Born in
- Philadelphia
- Educated at
- Lower Merion High SchoolSt. Joseph's Preparatory SchoolUnited States Military AcademyColumbia UniversityWalsh School of Foreign Service
- Awards
- 🏆 Defense Distinguished Service Medal🏆 Distinguished Service Cross🏆 Silver Star🏆 Bronze Star Medal🏆 National Order of Vietnam
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1924
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