births
September 22, 1924
J. William Middendorf, American soldier and politician, 14th United States Secretary of the Navy
J. William Middendorf
John William Middendorf II is an American former diplomat who was the 62nd Secretary of the Navy from 1974 to 1977 and the United States Ambassador to the European Union from 1985 to 1987. He has written books and articles on politics, security, and history.
United States Secretary of the Navy
The secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) is a statutory officer and the head of the Department of the Navy, a military department within the United States Department of Defense. On March 25, 2025, John Phelan was confirmed as Secretary of the Navy.