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Stephen Hadley
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| 20th United States National Security Advisor | |
| In office January 26, 2005 – January 20, 2009 |
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| President | George W. Bush |
| Deputy | Jack Dyer Crouch II James Franklin Jeffrey |
| Preceded by | Condoleezza Rice |
| Succeeded by | James L. Jones |
| 21st United States Deputy National Security Advisor | |
| In office January 20, 2001 – January 26, 2005 |
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| President | George W. Bush |
| Preceded by | James Steinberg |
| Succeeded by | Jack Dyer Crouch II |
| 3rd Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Policy | |
| In office June 23, 1989 – January 20, 1993 |
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| President | George H. W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Ronald F. Lehman |
| Succeeded by | Ash Carter |
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Stephen John Hadley
February 13, 1947 Toledo, Ohio, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Ann Hadley |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Cornell University (BA) Yale University (JD) |
Stephen John Hadley (born February 13, 1947) is an American lawyer and government official. He is best known for serving as the 20th United States National Security Advisor from 2005 to 2009. He worked for President George W. Bush during the second part of his time in office. Before that, Hadley was the Deputy National Security Advisor during Bush's first term.
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Early Life and Education
Stephen Hadley was born in Toledo, Ohio. His mother, Suzanne, was a homemaker, and his father, Robert, was an electrical engineer. He grew up in South Euclid, Ohio, near Cleveland.
When he was young, Hadley read a book called Advise and Consent. This book made him very interested in how the government works. He was elected student body president at Charles F. Brush High School. He graduated from high school in 1965 as the top student in his class (valedictorian).
He went to Cornell University and earned a degree in government in 1969. While there, he was part of the Cornell University Glee Club.
Later, he earned a law degree (Juris Doctor) from Yale Law School in 1972. At Yale, he worked on the Yale Law Journal. He also joined the U.S. Navy as an officer through a special program.
Career in Government and Law
Military Service
Hadley served as an officer in the United States Navy from 1972 to 1975. During this time, he worked as an analyst for the Department of Defense.
Early Government Roles
From 1974 to 1977, Hadley was part of the United States National Security Council staff under President Gerald Ford. The National Security Council helps the President with important decisions about national security and foreign policy.
He also worked as a lawyer at the firm Shea & Gardner.
From 1986 to 1987, he helped a special group set up by President Ronald Reagan. This group looked into the Iran–Contra affair, a political scandal.
During the time of President George H. W. Bush, Hadley worked at the Pentagon. He was the Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Policy from 1989 to 1993. In this role, he helped shape defense policies for NATO and Europe. He also worked on issues like nuclear weapons and arms control.
Work Outside Government
When the Democratic Clinton administration was in power (1993–2001), Hadley worked in the private sector. He was a partner at the law firm Shea & Gardner in Washington, D.C.. His legal work focused on helping U.S. and foreign companies with international business and security issues.
He was also a leader at The Scowcroft Group, a company that advises on international business. He helped U.S. companies invest and do business in other countries.
George W. Bush Administration
Campaign and Transition
Hadley was a key advisor on foreign policy and defense for George W. Bush during his 2000 presidential campaign. He also helped with the transition to the new administration.
Deputy National Security Advisor
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Hadley became the Assistant to the President and Deputy National Security Advisor on January 22, 2001. In this role, he helped the National Security Advisor.
In 2003, a claim about Iraq trying to get nuclear materials was included in President Bush's speech. Hadley later admitted that he made a mistake by allowing this disputed claim to be included. He offered to resign, but President Bush did not accept his resignation.
National Security Advisor
On January 26, 2005, Stephen Hadley became the United States National Security Advisor. He took over from Condoleezza Rice, who became Secretary of State. As National Security Advisor, he was the main foreign policy advisor to President Bush. He also managed the National Security Council staff.
Hadley played an important part during the Iraq War. This included the "surge" strategy in 2007, which sent more U.S. troops to Iraq to help stabilize the country. He also helped manage the change from large military operations to more specific efforts to fight against rebel groups.
Hadley was known for staying out of the public spotlight. He was seen as a humble person who focused on his work behind the scenes.
He also helped with talks called the Six-Party Talks. These talks aimed to remove nuclear weapons from the Korean Peninsula.
Later Career
After leaving government in 2009, Hadley became a senior advisor at the United States Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C. He was elected chairman of its Board of Directors in 2014. This institute works to prevent and solve conflicts around the world.
Hadley is also a co-founder of Rice, Hadley, Gates & Manuel. This is a company that provides advice on international strategies.
In 2013, Hadley supported same-sex marriage in a Supreme Court case.
He has also served on the Board of Directors for Raytheon, a company that makes defense products.
In 2015, Hadley traveled to Saudi Arabia with other U.S. officials to meet with the new King Salman. In 2024, he visited Taipei after Taiwan's presidential election.
Hadley is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and the Atlantic Council. These groups focus on international relations and global issues.
Personal Life
Stephen Hadley lives in Washington, D.C., with his wife, Ann. Ann is a lawyer for the Justice Department. They have two daughters.
Honours
See also
In Spanish: Stephen Hadley para niños
