James R. Schlesinger

James R. Schlesinger

James Rodney Schlesinger (February 15, 1929 – March 27, 2014) was an American economist and public servant who was best known for serving as Secretary of Defense from 1973 to 1975 under Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford. Prior to becoming Secretary of Defense, he served as Chair of the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) from 1971 to 1973, and as CIA Director for a few months in 1973. He became America's first Secretary of Energy under Jimmy Carter in 1977, serving until 1979. While Secretary of Defense, he opposed amnesty for draft resisters and pressed for development of more sophisticated nuclear weapon systems. Additionally, his support for the A-10 and the lightweight fighter program (later the F-16) helped ensure that they were carried to completion.

  • Title: James R. Schlesinger
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  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1929-02-15
  • Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA
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James R. Schlesinger Movies

  • 2007
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    Ghosts of Abu Ghraib
    Ghosts of Abu Ghraib

    7.4 2007 HD

    An examination of the prisoner abuse scandal involving U.S. soldiers and detainees at Iraq's Abu Ghraib prison in the fall of 2003.

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  • 1992
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    The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil, Money & Power
    The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil, Money & Power

    1 1992 HD

    The globe-spanning story of the oil industry from the first strikes of the 19th century through the Gulf War. The industry's colorful characters and...

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  • 2011
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    The Man Nobody Knew: In Search of My Father, CIA Spymaster William Colby
    The Man Nobody Knew: In Search of My Father, CIA Spymaster William Colby

    6.4 2011 HD

    A personal exploration into the life of America's controversial former CIA Director told through the eyes of his wife and filmmaker son, Carl....

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  • 2008
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    Henry Kissinger: Secrets of a Superpower
    Henry Kissinger: Secrets of a Superpower

    10 2008 HD

    Though Henry Kissinger is often giving short statements to the media, he refuses detailed interviews about his own life. Now he has agreed to answer...

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  • 1995
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    The Fall of Saigon
    The Fall of Saigon

    6 1995 HD

    In April 1975 -- despite a ceasefire agreement -- the North Vietnamese communists took Saigon and the world by surprise, mounting an offensive that...

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  • 1979
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    First Strike
    First Strike

    1 1979 HD

    Dramatization of a devastating nuclear strike against the United States by the Soviet Union, followed by interviews with analysts and military...

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  • 2005
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    U.S. Strategic Nuclear Policy
    U.S. Strategic Nuclear Policy

    1 2005 HD

    U.S. Strategic Nuclear Policy, An Oral History explores the origins of United States strategic nuclear policy and how it evolved. The documentary...

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  • 1974
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    NOVA
    NOVA

    6.864 1974 HD

    PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and...

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  • 1968
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    60 Minutes
    60 Minutes

    6.7 1968 HD

    America's popular television News magazine in which an ever changing team of CBS News correspondents contribute segments ranging from hard news...

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