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About Donald Rumsfeld

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Donald Henry Rumsfeld (born July 9, 1932) is a United States businessman, politician, the 13th Secretary of Defense under President Gerald Ford from 1975 to 1977, and the 21st Secretary of Defense under President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2006. He is both the youngest (43 years old) and the oldest (74 years old) person to have held the... Full Article

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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 29: Former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld (R) speaks as Lewis 'Scooter' Libby (L), senior vice president of the Hudson Institute and former chief of Staff of former Vice President Dick Cheney, listens during a discussion at the Hudson Institute March 29,...
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  1. WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 29: Former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld (R) speaks as Lewis 'Scooter' Libby (L), senior vice president of the Hudson Institute and former chief of Staff of former Vice President Dick Cheney, listens during a discussion at the Hudson Institute March 29,... Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

    WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 29: Former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld (R) speaks as Lewis 'Scooter' Libby (L), senior vice president of the Hudson Institute and former chief of Staff of former Vice President Dick Cheney, listens during a discussion at the Hudson Institute March 29,...

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  2. WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 29: Former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld (3rd L) speaks as senior fellow at the Hudson Institute and former Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Douglas Feith (L), former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Peter Pace (2nd L), and Lewis 'Scooter' Libby... Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

    WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 29: Former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld (3rd L) speaks as senior fellow at the Hudson Institute and former Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Douglas Feith (L), former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Peter Pace (2nd L), and Lewis 'Scooter' Libby...

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  3. Former US defense secretary Donald Rumsfeld speaks during a discussion on the Pentagon during his time there, March 29, 2011 at The Hudson Institute in Washington, DC. Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

    Former US defense secretary Donald Rumsfeld speaks during a discussion on the Pentagon during his time there, March 29, 2011 at The Hudson Institute in Washington, DC.

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  4. Former chief of staff to then US vice president Dick Cheney, Lewis 'Scooter' Libby (L), watches as former defense secretary Donald Rumsfeld speaks during a discussion on the Rumsfeld years at the Pentagon March 29, 2011 at The Hudson Institute in Washington, DC. Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

    Former chief of staff to then US vice president Dick Cheney, Lewis 'Scooter' Libby (L), watches as former defense secretary Donald Rumsfeld speaks during a discussion on the Rumsfeld years at the Pentagon March 29, 2011 at The Hudson Institute in Washington, DC.

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  5. Former US Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld and his wife Joyce Rumsfeld attend a wreath laying ceremony on September 10, 2011 at the impact point of Flight 77 at the Pentagon. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

    Former US Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld and his wife Joyce Rumsfeld attend a wreath laying ceremony on September 10, 2011 at the impact point of Flight 77 at the Pentagon.

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  6. (L-R) Former US Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld, his wife Joyce Rumsfeld, former US President George W. Bush and former US First Lady Laura Bush attend a wreath laying ceremony on September 10, 2011 at the impact point of Flight 77 at the Pentagon. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

    (L-R) Former US Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld, his wife Joyce Rumsfeld, former US President George W. Bush and former US First Lady Laura Bush attend a wreath laying ceremony on September 10, 2011 at the impact point of Flight 77 at the Pentagon.

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  7. Former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush, along with former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld and his wife Joyce Rumsfeld, pause for a moment of silence after laying a wreath at the Pentagon in Washington in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks,... AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 months ago

    Former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush, along with former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld and his wife Joyce Rumsfeld, pause for a moment of silence after laying a wreath at the Pentagon in Washington in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks,...

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  8. Former President George W. Bush and former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld pause for a moment of silence after laying a wreath at the Pentagon in Washington in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011. AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 months ago

    Former President George W. Bush and former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld pause for a moment of silence after laying a wreath at the Pentagon in Washington in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011.

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  9. Former Secretary of Defense, Donald Rumsfeld, speaks with the crew of the Arlington, a Navy amphibious assault vessel,during the pre-christening event at Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Miss. , on Friday, March 25, 2011. The third in a series of U.S. Navy amphibious assault... AP Photo logo AP Photo 11 months ago

    Former Secretary of Defense, Donald Rumsfeld, speaks with the crew of the Arlington, a Navy amphibious assault vessel,during the pre-christening event at Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Miss. , on Friday, March 25, 2011. The third in a series of U.S. Navy amphibious assault...

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  10. Congressional Medal of Honor awardee Sgt. 1st Class Leroy Petry,left, chats with former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld before ceremonies to honor the 10-year anniversary of September 11, 2001 before the baseball game between the Yankees and the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday, Sept.... AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 months ago

    Congressional Medal of Honor awardee Sgt. 1st Class Leroy Petry,left, chats with former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld before ceremonies to honor the 10-year anniversary of September 11, 2001 before the baseball game between the Yankees and the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday, Sept....

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  11. Former US Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld (R) shakes hands with a fan as he autographs his recently released memoir, 'Known and Unknown', on March 3, 2011 at the Pentagon. Rumsfeld autographed over 450 books for US service men and women employed at the Pentagon. Rumsfeld now lives... Getty Images logo Getty Images 11 months ago

    Former US Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld (R) shakes hands with a fan as he autographs his recently released memoir, 'Known and Unknown', on March 3, 2011 at the Pentagon. Rumsfeld autographed over 450 books for US service men and women employed at the Pentagon. Rumsfeld now lives...

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  12. French Defense Minister Michele Alliot-Marie speaks to reporters 17 October 2002 after meeting with US Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld at the Pentagon in Washington DC. Alliot-Marie is scheduled to visit Arlington National Cemetery to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns later 17... Getty Images logo Getty Images 11 months ago

    French Defense Minister Michele Alliot-Marie speaks to reporters 17 October 2002 after meeting with US Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld at the Pentagon in Washington DC. Alliot-Marie is scheduled to visit Arlington National Cemetery to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns later 17...

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  13. WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 22: A young fan carries five signed copies of former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld's new memoir, 'Known and Unknown,' after having them autographed at The Heritage Foundation February 22, 2011 in Washington, DC. Rumsfeld said the book took four years to... Getty Images logo Getty Images 12 months ago

    WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 22: A young fan carries five signed copies of former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld's new memoir, 'Known and Unknown,' after having them autographed at The Heritage Foundation February 22, 2011 in Washington, DC. Rumsfeld said the book took four years to...

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  14. WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 22: Former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld signs photographs and copies of his new memoir, 'Known and Unknown,' at The Heritage Foundation February 22, 2011 in Washington, DC. Rumsfeld said the book took four years to write and talks about his... Getty Images logo Getty Images 12 months ago

    WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 22: Former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld signs photographs and copies of his new memoir, 'Known and Unknown,' at The Heritage Foundation February 22, 2011 in Washington, DC. Rumsfeld said the book took four years to write and talks about his...

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  15. WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 22: Former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld talks about his new memoir, 'Known and Unknown,' at The Heritage Foundation February 22, 2011 in Washington, DC. Rumsfeld said the book took four years to write and talks about his relationships with former... Getty Images logo Getty Images 12 months ago

    WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 22: Former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld talks about his new memoir, 'Known and Unknown,' at The Heritage Foundation February 22, 2011 in Washington, DC. Rumsfeld said the book took four years to write and talks about his relationships with former...

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  16. Former US defense secretary Donald Rumsfeld takes part in a discussion on his recently released book 'Known and Unknown: A Memoir' on February 22, 2011 at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC. Getty Images logo Getty Images 12 months ago

    Former US defense secretary Donald Rumsfeld takes part in a discussion on his recently released book 'Known and Unknown: A Memoir' on February 22, 2011 at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC.

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  17. Estela Lebron, mother of Jose Padilla, speaks to the media after a court hearing before the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Va. , Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011. Padilla is seeking the reinstatement of a lawsuit against former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld and other government... AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 months ago

    Estela Lebron, mother of Jose Padilla, speaks to the media after a court hearing before the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Va. , Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011. Padilla is seeking the reinstatement of a lawsuit against former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld and other government...

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  18. Former President George W. Bush pauses for a moment of silence after he lays a wreath at the Pentagon in Washington in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011. Pictured at rear is former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld. AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 months ago

    Former President George W. Bush pauses for a moment of silence after he lays a wreath at the Pentagon in Washington in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011. Pictured at rear is former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld.

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  19. Former President George W. Bush lays a wreath at the Pentagon in Washington in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011. Pictured at rear, left to right: former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, his wife Joyce Rumsfeld, Deborah Mullen,... AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 months ago

    Former President George W. Bush lays a wreath at the Pentagon in Washington in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011. Pictured at rear, left to right: former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, his wife Joyce Rumsfeld, Deborah Mullen,...

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  20. Former President George W. Bush lays a wreath at the Pentagon in Washington in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011. Pictured at rear from left to right are former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, his wife Joyce Rumsfeld, Deborah... AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 months ago

    Former President George W. Bush lays a wreath at the Pentagon in Washington in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011. Pictured at rear from left to right are former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, his wife Joyce Rumsfeld, Deborah...

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  21. New York Yankees Nick Swisher greets Spc. Sergio Cano, wounded in Afghanistan during ceremonies to honor the 10-year anniversary of September 11, 2001 before the baseball game between the Yankees and the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011, at Yankee Stadium in New York. At... AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 months ago

    New York Yankees Nick Swisher greets Spc. Sergio Cano, wounded in Afghanistan during ceremonies to honor the 10-year anniversary of September 11, 2001 before the baseball game between the Yankees and the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011, at Yankee Stadium in New York. At...

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  22. Joyce Rumsfeld, ship sponsor, stands in front of the Arlington (LPD 24) during the pre-christening event at Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Miss. , on Friday, March 25, 2011. The third in a series of U.S. Navy amphibious assault vessels named in honor of the victims of the... AP Photo logo AP Photo 11 months ago

    Joyce Rumsfeld, ship sponsor, stands in front of the Arlington (LPD 24) during the pre-christening event at Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Miss. , on Friday, March 25, 2011. The third in a series of U.S. Navy amphibious assault vessels named in honor of the victims of the...

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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 29: Former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld (R) speaks as Lewis 'Scooter' Libby (L), senior vice president of the Hudson Institute and former chief of Staff of former Vice President Dick Cheney, listens during a discussion at the Hudson Institute March 29,...

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