In which year was Melvin Laird first elected to Congress?
1952
1948
1956
1960
Answer
In 1952, Melvin Laird, a Republican, was elected to the United States House of Representatives. He represented Wisconsin's 7th congressional district until 1969 when he was appointed Secretary of Defense by President Richard Nixon. Throughout his career, Laird was known for his expertise in defense and foreign policy matters. He played a pivotal role in shaping American military strategy during the Vietnam War and was instrumental in initiating peace negotiations.
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