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James McHenry

Secretary of War · 1796

James McHenry, Secretary of War.

Positions

  • Secretary of War1796-01-27–1800-05-13

Biography

James McHenry was an Scots-Irish American military surgeon, statesman, and a Founding Father of the United States. McHenry was a signer of the United States Constitution from Maryland, initiated the recommendation for Congress to form the Navy, and was the eponym of Fort McHenry. He represented Maryland in the Continental Congress.

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Capitol Receipts, “James McHenry: Secretary of War,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/appointee/wQ266119/james-mchenry (accessed 2026-10-13).