Which president did Calhoun serve as Secretary of War under?
James Monroe
John Quincy Adams
Andrew Jackson
Thomas Jefferson
Answer
John C. Calhoun served as Secretary of War under President James Monroe. In this position, he reorganized and modernized the War Department, helping to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the United States military.
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