Charles Erwin Wilson
1890 - 1961
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Biography
Charles Erwin Wilson, known as 'Engine Charlie,' was an American engineer and businessman who served as the Secretary of Defense under President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Born in 1890 in Minnesota, Wilson started his career as an engineer and rose through the ranks to become the president of General Motors. He played a significant role in mobilizing the automotive industry during World War II and later became a prominent figure in government, advocating for a strong defense policy.
Famous Quotes (5)
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What is good for the country is good for General Motors, and vice versa.
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For years I thought what was good for the country was good for General Motors and vice versa. The difference did not exist.
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I thought it was good for the country to have one big automobile company. And so... I worked for the welfare of GM.
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There is no room in this country for hyphenated Americanism.
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The bigger a company is, the wider the playing field, the more room for opportunity, for good men... and bad.