When and where was Caspar Weinberger born?
Caspar Willard Weinberger was born on the 18th of August 1917, in San Francisco. His father Herman worked as an attorney while his mother Cerise taught music.
Questions about Caspar Weinberger
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What military service did Caspar Weinberger perform during World War II?
During World War II he served with the 41st Infantry Division in the Pacific. By the war's end he was a captain on the intelligence staff of General Douglas MacArthur.
How long did Caspar Weinberger serve as Secretary of Defense?
Caspar Weinberger took the lead in implementing a rollback strategy against Soviet communism during his tenure as Secretary of Defense from 1981 to 1987. He shared Ronald Reagan's conviction that the Soviet Union posed a serious threat to the United States.
Why was Caspar Weinberger indicted in 1992?
On the 17th of June 1992 Weinberger was indicted on five felony charges related to the Iran-Contra affair including accusations that he had lied to Congress and obstructed Government investigations. Prosecutors brought an additional indictment just four days before the 1992 presidential election citing a Weinberger diary entry contradicting a claim made by President George H. W. Bush.
When did Caspar Weinberger die and where did it happen?
He died from complications of pneumonia at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor Maine on the 28th of March 2006 aged 88.