Difference between revisions of "Globalisation:William Cohen"
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He was congressman of Maine’s 2nd congressional district. He then went on to serve as Senator for 18 years. | He was congressman of Maine’s 2nd congressional district. He then went on to serve as Senator for 18 years. | ||
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Revision as of 18:44, 19 October 2010
Background
William Sebastian Cohen, (date of birth 28th August 1940, Maine USA). Divorced in 1987 and re-married Janet Langhart on the 14th February 1996.
Education
In 1962 after completing high school, Cohen attained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Latin at Bowdoin College. He the attended the law school at Boston University and achieved further by attaining an LLB degree in 1965.
Career/ Positions Held
Most notable: Secretary of Defense (1997-2001) Senator (1979-1997) Congressman (1973-79)[1], Cohen Group, accessed 16/10/2010
He was congressman of Maine’s 2nd congressional district. He then went on to serve as Senator for 18 years. He became the 20th Secretary of Defense under Bill Clintons Presidency. During this time he directed military operations against Iraq and Kosovo; most notably Operation Desert Fox and Operation Allied Force.
Notes
- ↑ "[www.cohengroup.net About]"
