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In what role did Maxwell D. Taylor serve under President John F. Kennedy?

  • Secretary of Defense

  • Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

  • White House Chief of Staff

  • Secretary of State

Answer

Maxwell D. Taylor was appointed Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff by President John F. Kennedy in 1962. He served in this role until 1964, when he was replaced by Earle Wheeler. As Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Taylor was responsible for advising the President on military matters and overseeing the operations of the U.S. Armed Forces.
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