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John P. White
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| 25th United States Deputy Secretary of Defense | |
| In office June 22, 1995 – July 15, 1997 |
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| President | Bill Clinton |
| Preceded by | John M. Deutch |
| Succeeded by | John J. Hamre |
| Assistant Secretary of Defense for Logistics and Materiel Readiness | |
| In office May 11, 1977 – October 31, 1978 |
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| President | Jimmy Carter |
| Preceded by | Frank A. Shrontz |
| Succeeded by | Robert B. Pirie, Jr. |
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John Patrick White
February 27, 1937 Syracuse, New York |
| Died | September 3, 2017 (aged 80) Great Falls, Virginia |
| Alma mater | Syracuse University (Ph.D.) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Branch/service |  United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1959–1961 |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
John Patrick White (born February 27, 1937 – died September 3, 2017) was an American professor and government leader. He held important roles in the United States government. He served during the time Bill Clinton was president.
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Life and Education
John P. White was born in Syracuse, New York, in 1937. He graduated from high school there in 1955. He then went to Cornell University. In 1959, he earned a degree in industrial and labor relations.
Later, White continued his studies at Syracuse University. He received a master's degree in economics and public administration in 1964. In 1969, he earned his Ph.D. in labor economics from the same university.
Government Service
White had a long career serving the United States government. He was a United States Marine Corps lieutenant from 1959 to 1961. This was his first experience in public service.
Key Leadership Roles
From 1977 to 1978, he was the Assistant Secretary of Defense. His job was to manage manpower, reserve affairs, and logistics. He also served as deputy director of the Office of Management and Budget from 1978 to 1981.
His most important role was as the United States Deputy Secretary of Defense. He held this position from 1995 to 1997. For his excellent work, he received the Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service twice.
Later Career and Contributions
Before his last government role, White was involved in important academic and advisory work. He directed the Center for Business and Government at Harvard University. He also chaired a special commission. This group looked at the roles and missions of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Private Sector and Advisory Work
White also worked in the private business world. He was the chairman and CEO of Interactive Systems Corporation. After this, he became a vice president at the Eastman Kodak Company. He also spent nine years at the RAND Corporation. There, he was a senior vice president for national security research.
He was a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. This group helps shape U.S. foreign policy. White also served on the boards of several important organizations. These included L-3 Communications Corporation and the Institute for Defense Analyses.
Teaching and Legacy
From 1998 to 2012, White taught at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. He was known as the Robert and Renee Belfer Lecturer. He shared his knowledge and experience with many students.
John P. White passed away on September 3, 2017, at age 80. He died in Great Falls, Virginia, due to complications from Parkinson's disease. He and his wife were buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
