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Howard Hollis "Bo" Callaway
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11th United States Secretary of the Army
In office
May 15, 1973 – July 3, 1975
President Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford
Preceded by Robert F. Froehlke
Succeeded by Martin R. Hoffmann
Member of the
U.S. House of Representatives
from Georgia's 3rd district
In office
January 3, 1965 – January 3, 1967
Preceded by Tic Forrester
Succeeded by Jack Thomas Brinkley
Personal details
Born (1927-04-02)April 2, 1927
LaGrange
Troup County
Georgia, USA
Died March 15, 2014(2014-03-15) (aged 86)
Columbus, Georgia, USA
Political party Republican

Howard Hollis Callaway, often called Bo Callaway (April 2, 1927 – March 15, 2014), was an important American politician and businessman. He held a high position as the United States Secretary of the Army, a top civilian leader for the U.S. Army, from 1973 to 1975. He also served as a U.S. Representative for Georgia.

Bo Callaway's Early Life

Bo Callaway was born on April 2, 1927, in LaGrange, Georgia. This city is located in Troup County, Georgia. He grew up in Georgia and later became a well-known figure in both business and government.

Serving His Country

Bo Callaway had a career dedicated to public service. He was a member of the Republican Party.

In the U.S. House

From January 3, 1965, to January 3, 1967, Callaway represented Georgia's 3rd congressional district in the United States House of Representatives. This role meant he helped make laws and represent the people of his district in the U.S. Congress.

Secretary of the Army

Later, he took on an even bigger role. From May 15, 1973, to July 3, 1975, Bo Callaway served as the United States Secretary of the Army. This is a very important job where he was in charge of the civilian leadership of the United States Army. He served under two presidents, Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford.

Later Years

Bo Callaway passed away on March 15, 2014, at the age of 86. He died in Columbus, Georgia.

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