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Jonathan T. Howe
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| 18th United States Deputy National Security Advisor | |
| In office November 7, 1991 – January 19, 1993 |
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| President | George H. W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Robert Gates |
| Succeeded by | Anthony Lake |
| 7th Director of the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs | |
| In office May 10, 1982 – July 1, 1984 |
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| President | Ronald Reagan |
| Preceded by | Richard Burt |
| Succeeded by | John T. Chain Jr. |
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| Born | August 24, 1935 San Diego County, California |
| Education | United States Naval Academy (BS) Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy (MA, PhD) |
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1957–1992 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands | Allied Forces Southern Europe United States Naval Forces Europe Cruiser-Destroyer Group Three Destroyer Squadron 31 USS Berkeley (DDG-15) |
| Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal (6) Navy Distinguished Service Medal (2) Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (3) |
Jonathan Trumbull Howe, born on August 24, 1935, is a retired four-star admiral from the United States Navy. An admiral is a very high-ranking officer in the navy. He also served as the United States Deputy National Security Advisor. This role means he helped the President make important decisions about the country's safety and relationships with other nations. Later, he became a special representative for the United Nations in Somalia, helping with a big peace operation there.
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Early Life and Education
Jonathan Howe went to the United States Naval Academy and graduated in 1957. After that, he continued his studies at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University. There, he earned several advanced degrees, including a Master of Arts and a Doctor of Philosophy. He studied topics related to law and international relations.
Jonathan Howe had a long and successful career in the United States Navy. He commanded several ships and groups of ships. From 1974 to 1975, he was in charge of the USS Berkeley (DDG-15). Later, he led Destroyer Squadron 31 and Cruiser-Destroyer Group Three.
Important Roles in Government
Admiral Howe also held many important positions outside of commanding ships. He worked closely with the President's team on national security matters. He was a military assistant to the President's National Security Advisor. He also served as the Assistant to the Vice President for National Security Affairs.
From 1982 to 1984, he was the Director of the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs for the State Department. This role involved managing the relationship between the military and foreign policy. He also worked with NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) in Brussels, Belgium. In 1991, he became the Deputy Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs under President George H. W. Bush. He retired from the Navy in 1992.
Involvement in Panama
During his time as Deputy Assistant, Admiral Howe was directly involved in the efforts to deal with President Manuel Noriega of Panama. This was a significant event in U.S. foreign policy at the time.
United Nations Mission in Somalia
In 1992, Admiral Howe was chosen to lead UNOSOM II, a United Nations operation in Somalia. This mission took over from a U.S. led effort in May 1993. His job was to help bring peace and stability to Somalia, which was facing a lot of conflict.
The "Bloody Monday" Event
On July 12, 1993, an event known as Bloody Monday took place. A group of Somali elders had gathered at a house to discuss ways to make peace. This meeting had been announced in local newspapers. However, American helicopters attacked the building. Many people were hurt or died during this event.
Admiral Howe stated that the mission targeted a "terrorist planning cell" and that no civilians were killed. However, the International Committee of the Red Cross reported over 200 Somali casualties. This event was a major turning point for the UN mission in Somalia. Many Somalis became very angry, and it led to more conflict, including the Black Hawk Down Incident.
Personal Life
Admiral Howe is the author of a book called Multicrises: Seapower and Global Politics in the Missile Age, published in 1971. He was married to Dr. Harriet Mangrum Howe. Her father was a U.S. Marine Corps general, and his father was also a Navy Admiral. Dr. Harriet Howe was a professor of sociology. Admiral Howe has six grown children and lives in Florida.
Awards and Decorations
On January 13, 1993, after he retired, Admiral Howe received the National Security Medal.
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal with one silver oak leaf cluster
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal with one gold award star
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit with two award stars
National Security Medal
National Defense Service Medal with two bronze service stars-
Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with service star
Navy and Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon
