Dan A. Kimball

1896–1970 (age 74)

Government Official

Biography

Dan A. Kimball brought his engineering acumen to the nation as Secretary of the Air Force, overseeing modernization programs and supporting the men and women who kept American airpower ready during the early Cold War.

Throughout his career he championed research and innovation, leaving a legacy of service that is now honored at Arlington National Cemetery.

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