United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs
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The United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs is the head of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, the department concerned with veterans' benefits and related matters. The Secretary is a member of the President's Cabinet.
Chronological lists
Secretaries
| Name | Term of Office | President(s) served under |
|---|---|---|
| Edward J. Derwinski | March 15, 1989 - September 26, 1992 | George H. W. Bush |
| Jesse Brown | January 22, 1993 - July 3, 1997 | Bill Clinton |
| Togo D. West, Jr. | May 5, 1998 - July 10, 2000 | Bill Clinton |
| Anthony J. Principi | January 23, 2001 - January 26, 2005 | George W. Bush |
| James Nicholson | January 26, 2005 - present | George W. Bush |
Acting secretaries
| Name | Years | Acted from |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony J. Principi | 1992-1993 | September 26 to January 20 |
| Herschel Gober | 1997-1998, 2000-2001 | July 3 to May 5, July 10 to January 20 |
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