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William Perry

Entrepreneur · born October 11, 1927

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William James Perry is an American mathematician, engineer, businessman, and civil servant who was the United States Secretary of Defense from February 3, 1994, to January 23, 1997, under President Bill Clinton.

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  1. 65Became United States Deputy Secretary of DefenseJanuary 21, 1993
  2. 66Became United States Secretary of DefenseFebruary 3, 1994
  3. ~70Received the Presidential Medal of Freedom1997

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