Talk:William B. Franke/@comment-26294677-20150409135843

In a 2012 published biography of Franke’s adventuresome and intrigue involved contemporary William Pawley, author Anthony R. Carrozza interestingly notes that Franke’s 8Jun1959 – 19Jan1961 term as Secretary of the Navy occurred during the period when planning of the Bay of Pigs operation began. He had previously served as Under Secretary of the Navy from 17Apr1957 – 7Jun1959, and as Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Financial Management and Comp-troller) from 4Oct1954 – 16Apr1957.