Robert A. McDonald
Robert Alan McDonald (born June 20, 1953) was the eighth United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs. He is the retired chairman, president, and CEO of Procter & Gamble.[1] On July 29, 2014, the U.S. Senate voted 97-0 to confirm McDonald as President Barack Obama's choice to succeed General Eric Shinseki as the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. On July 30, 2014 he was sworn into office.[2][3]
Bob McDonald | |
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8th United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs | |
In office July 30, 2014 – January 20, 2017 | |
President | Barack Obama |
Deputy | Sloan D. Gibson |
Preceded by | Sloan D. Gibson (Acting) |
Succeeded by | David Shulkin |
Personal details | |
Born | Robert Alan McDonald June 20, 1953 Gary, Indiana, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Diane McDonald |
Children | Jennifer Robert |
Alma mater | United States Military Academy University of Utah |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1975–1980 |
Rank | Captain |
Awards | Ranger tab |
Robert A. McDonald Media
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid meeting with Veterans Affairs nominee Robert McDonald on July 16, 2014
References
- ↑ "Bob McDonald Biography". Retrieved February 24, 2015.
- ↑ "Obama selects former Procter and Gamble executive Robert McDonald to head Veterans Affairs".
- ↑ Profile, periodicalpress.senate.gov; accessed February 24, 2015.