Robert J. Hermann
American American public servant
About Robert J. Hermann
Lived 1933 – 2023 (aged 90). Robert J. Hermann was an American.
Robert Jay Hermann (April 6, 1933 – October 5, 2023) was an American public servant who was the eighth Director of the National Reconnaissance Office.
Life and career Hermann was born on April 6, 1933. He was the major architect of the National Security Agency's expanded role in space reconnaissance. In addition, he advocated broadening the NRO's support to tactical military customers. Hermann was also responsible for establishing the Defense Reconnaissance Support Program.
In 1989, Hermann was elected a member of the National Academy of Engineering for conceiving and guiding applications of space technologies to national security.
Hermann died in Darien, Connecticut on October 5, 2023, at the age of 90.
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Who was Robert J. Hermann?
American American public servant (1933–2023)
When was Robert J. Hermann born?
Robert J. Hermann was born on 6 April 1933 in Sheldahl.
When did Robert J. Hermann die?
Robert J. Hermann died on 5 October 2023.
What nationality was Robert J. Hermann?
Robert J. Hermann was American.
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