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Secretary of Defense Louis A. Johnson resigns

Louis A. Johnson resigned as U.S. Secretary of Defense amid intense congressional criticism over his management of defense budgets and procurement during the early months of the Korean War.

Secretary of Defense Louis A. Johnson resigns

His departure removed the civilian head of the Defense Department at a critical mobilization point, prompting a shift in defense leadership and policy direction during the Korean conflict.

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