Chuck Hagel

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Date of Birth:
October 4, 1946
Hometown:
North Platte

Bio:
Chuck Hagel (born Charles Timothy “Chuck” Hagel on October 4, 1946 in North Platte, Nebraska, U.S.) is an American politician who served as a United States Senator from Nebraska from 1997 to 2009.

Best Known For:
Chuck is the 24th and current United States Secretary of Defense. He will resign as US defence secretary after less than two years in the top military post.

Personal Life:
Chuck was the oldest of two sisters and four brother. His father was a veteran of World War II.