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Leon Panetta

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Born June 28, 1938 · Monterey, California, USA

Also known as Leon Edward Panetta

Biography

Leon Edward Panetta is an American Democratic Party politician who has served in several different public office positions, including the Secretary of Defense, Director of the CIA, White House Chief of Staff, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and as a U.S. Representative from California.

Awards & recognition

  • California Hall of Fame · 2024
  • Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun · 2019
  • Sylvanus Thayer Award · 2018
  • Golden Plate Award · 2012
  • honorary doctor of the University of Wisconsin–Madison · 2005
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  • Army Commendation Medal · 1966

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