Thomas S. Gates Jr., Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Thomas S. Gates Jr.

American diplomat

Date of Birth: 10-Apr-1906

Place of Birth: Germantown, Pennsylvania, United States

Date of Death: 25-Mar-1983

Profession: businessperson, politician, military officer, diplomat

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Thomas Sovereign Gates Jr.
(April 10, 1906 – March 25, 1983) was United States Secretary of Defense from 1959 to 1961 under President Eisenhower.
He was promoted from deputy secretary of defense.
During his tenure, he established a task force to set nuclear target priorities.
He also authorized U-2 reconnaissance flights, including the flight of Francis Gary Powers.