Charles Erwin Wilson

Charles Erwin Wilson (July 18, 1890 – September 26, 1961) was an American engineer and businessman who served as United States Secretary of Defense from 1953 to 1957 under President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Known as "Engine Charlie", he was previously the president and chief executive officer of General Motors. In the wake of the Korean War, he cut the defense budget significantly.

For the CEO of General Electric and official in the FDR and Truman administrations, see Charles Edward Wilson (businessman).
For other uses, see Charles Wilson.
Charles Wilson
5th United States Secretary of Defense
In office
January 28, 1953 – October 8, 1957
PresidentDwight D. Eisenhower
Preceded byRobert A. Lovett
Succeeded byNeil H. McElroy
Personal details
Born(1890-07-18)July 18, 1890
Minerva, Ohio, U.S.
DiedSeptember 26, 1961(1961-09-26) (aged 71)
Norwood, Louisiana, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseJessie Curtis
EducationCarnegie Mellon University (BS)
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