Political LeaderAmerican1950 – present
James Mattis
U.S. Secretary of Defense, retired Marine Corps general
Biography
A retired four-star Marine Corps general who served as U.S. Secretary of Defense under President Donald Trump from 2017 to 2018. Known for his military expertise and no-nonsense leadership style.
Quick Facts
Category
Political Leader
Nationality
American
Born
1950
Thinking about the name
Mattis
Greek origin
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