Michael Chertoff

Michael Chertoff (November 28, 1953), is the current United States Secretary of Homeland Security.

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November 28 - 1953 - Secretary of Homeland Security

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He previously served as a United States Court of Appeals judge and former federal prosecutor, and assistant U.S. Attorney General. He was nominated as Homeland Security Secretary by President George W. Bush on January 11, 2005 to succeed Tom Ridge as Secretary of the United States Department of Homeland Security. He was confirmed in this position by the U.S. Senate on February 15, 2005, in a unanimous 98-0 vote, and sworn into office the same day (although a ceremonial swearing-in presided over by Bush took place on March 3).

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United States Court of Appeals - Assistant U.S. Attorney General - President - George W. Bush - January 11 - 2005 - Tom Ridge - United States Department of Homeland Security - U.S. Senate - February 15 - March 3

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