What other federal positions did Strauss hold between 1953 and 1969?
Member of the federal cabinet
Federal Minister for Economy
Federal Minister for Defense
All of the above
Answer
After being appointed as Secretary of the Treasury by Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1953, Strauss held other federal positions including Deputy Secretary of Defense, Special Assistant to the President for Atomic Energy, and Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. Strauss was a controversial figure who was accused of using his power to influence government decisions in favor of his business interests.
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