Stuart Symington

1901–1988 (age 87)

Senator/Government official

Biography

Stuart Symington served as the nation's first Secretary of the Air Force and, later, as a vigilant senator from Missouri, championing national security and responsible stewardship of the budget. His leadership during the early Cold War years helped shape a modern Air Force while he kept a steady eye on the needs of veterans and working families.

Remembered at the Washington National Cathedral, his colleagues recall a statesman who probed complex problems with curiosity and humility, leaving a legacy of thoughtful legislation and civic engagement.

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