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Charles Timothy "Chuck" Hagel ( ; born October 4, 1946)〔(Biographical information on ex-Sen. Chuck Hagel ), The Associated Press, published in ''The News-Times'', December 17, 2012.〕 is an American politician who was the 24th United States Secretary of Defense for two years in the Obama administration. He previously served as United States Senator from Nebraska from 1997 to 2009. A recipient of two Purple Hearts while an infantry squad leader in the Vietnam War, Hagel returned home to start careers in business and politics. He co-founded Vanguard Cellular, the primary source of his personal wealth, and served as president of the McCarthy Group, an investment banking firm, and CEO of American Information Systems Inc., a computerized voting machine manufacturer. A member of the Republican Party, Hagel was first elected to the United States Senate in 1996. He was reelected in 2002, but did not run in 2008. On January 7, 2013, President Barack Obama nominated Hagel to serve as Secretary of Defense. On February 12, 2013, the Senate Armed Services Committee approved Hagel's nomination by a vote of 14–11. On February 14, 2013, Senate Republicans denied Democrats the 60 votes needed to end the debate on Hagel's nomination and proceed to a final vote, citing the need for further review. It was the first time in American history that a nominee for Secretary of Defense was filibustered,〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://thehill.com/blogs/defcon-hill/army/283279-senate-gop-blocks-hagel-nomination-in-vote )〕 although candidates for other cabinet offices have been filibustered before. On February 26, 2013, the Senate voted for cloture on Hagel's nomination and confirmed his nomination by a vote of 58–41. He took office on February 27, 2013, as his predecessor Leon Panetta stepped down. Hagel previously served as a professor at the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University, chairman of the Atlantic Council, and co-chairman of the President's Intelligence Advisory Board. Before his appointment as Secretary of Defense, Hagel served on a number of boards of directors, including that of Chevron Corporation. On November 24, 2014, it was announced that Hagel would resign from the position of Secretary of Defense following conflicts within the administration, particularly relating to issues concerning ISIS/ISIL. ==Early life, education, military, and early political career== Hagel was born in North Platte, Nebraska, a son of Charles Dean Hagel, and his wife, Betty (née Dunn). His father was of German heritage, while his mother was of Polish and Irish descent.〔Lelyveld, Joseph. (). ''The New York Times Magazine'', online edition, The Heartland Dissident, February 12, 2006. Retrieved January 4, 2012.〕〔Dufour, Jeff. (Glenn Close and Chuck Norris push pet projects ). ''The Hill'', online edition, Under The Dome, May 11, 2006. Retrieved March 4, 2007.〕 Growing up, Hagel lived across Nebraska; in Ainsworth, Rushville, Scottsbluff, Terrytown, York and Columbus, Nebraska. Hagel was the oldest of four brothers. His father, a veteran of World War II, died suddenly on Christmas morning, 1962, at the age of 39, when Hagel was 16. He graduated from St. Bonaventure High School (now Scotus Central Catholic High School) in Columbus, Nebraska, in 1964, the Brown Institute for Radio and Television in 1966, and he earned a BA degree in history at the University of Nebraska at Omaha in 1971.〔 Hagel volunteered to be drafted into the United States Army during the Vietnam War, rejecting a draft board recommendation that he go to college instead. He served in the United States Army infantry in Vietnam from 1967 to 1968. As a Sergeant (E-5), he served as an infantry squad leader in the 9th Infantry Division.〔(Experiencing War, Stories from the Veterans History Project, Charles Timothy Hagel ), Library of Congress, accessed December 12, 2012.〕 Hagel served in the same infantry squad as his younger brother Tom, and they are thought to be the only American brothers to have done so during the Vietnam War.〔("The private war of Chuck and Tom Hagel )" by Myra MacPherson, Salon, April 30, 2007.〕 They also saved each other's lives on separate occasions.〔 Hagel received the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry, two Purple Hearts, the Army Commendation Medal, and the Combat Infantryman Badge.〔''Congressional Record: Proceedings and Debates of the 110th Congress'', Government Printing Office, October 2, 2008, Remarks by Senator Harry Reid,(p. 692 ).〕 After his discharge, he worked as a radio newscaster and talk show host in Omaha from 1969 to 1971〔(Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress ), United States Congress, accessed December 17, 2012.〕 while finishing college on Veterans Administration (VA) assistance under the GI Bill.〔Loren Thompson, (Why Republicans Should Welcome Chuck Hagel To The Pentagon's Top Job ), ''Forbes'', January 7, 2012.〕 In 1971, Hagel was hired as a staffer for Congressman John Y. McCollister (R-NE), serving until 1977. For the next four years, he worked as a lobbyist for Firestone Tire and Rubber Company, and in 1980, he served as an organizer for the successful presidential campaign of former California Governor Ronald Reagan.〔 After Reagan's inauguration as President, Hagel was named deputy administrator of the Veterans Administration. In 1982, however, he resigned his post over a disagreement with VA Administrator Robert P. Nimmo, who was intent on cutting funding for VA programs. Nimmo had referred to veterans groups as "greedy", and to Agent Orange as not much worse than a "little teenage acne." 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Chuck Hagel」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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