Andrew Goodpaster
1915–2005 (age 90)
U.S. Army general
Biography
General Andrew Goodpaster offered strategic clarity and moral guidance as a senior U.S. Army leader and military advisor to multiple presidents. His expertise on European defense and arms control helped shape NATO policies during tense years of the Cold War.
Respected for his integrity, Goodpaster continued to counsel younger officers long after he hung up his uniform, emphasizing the importance of character in service. His insight into civil-military relations endures as a touchstone for leadership in uniform.