Jim Nicholson (Secretary of Veterans Affairs)
Robert James Nicholson (born February 4, 1938) is an attorney, real estate developer, and a former Republican National Committee chairman. He was the United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs from January 26, 2005, until October 1, 2007.
Jim Nicholson | |
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Official portrait, circa 2005 | |
| 5th United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs | |
| In office January 26, 2005 – October 1, 2007 | |
| President | George W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Anthony Principi |
| Succeeded by | James Peake |
| United States Ambassador to the Holy See | |
| In office September 13, 2001 – January 26, 2005 | |
| President | George W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Lindy Boggs |
| Succeeded by | Francis Rooney |
| Chair of the Republican National Committee | |
| In office January 17, 1997 – January 18, 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Haley Barbour |
| Succeeded by | Jim Gilmore |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert James Nicholson February 4, 1938 Struble, Iowa, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Suzanne Ferrell |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | United States Military Academy (BS) Columbia University (MPP) University of Denver (JD) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1961–1991 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
| Awards | Bronze Star Combat Infantryman Badge Meritorious Service Medal Vietnam Gallantry Cross Air Medal (2) |
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