Peter O'Rourke

Peter O'Rourke was an American politician and lawyer who served as the U.S. Secretary of War from 1921 to 1925 during President Warren G. Harding's administration. He was involved in managing military affairs and defense policy during the post-World War I period. Before his cabinet role, O'Rourke held various governmental positions, including serving in Congress. His work focused on overseeing military budgets, reorganizing military departments, and addressing post-war military adjustments. O'Rourke's contributions helped shape U.S. defense policies during a transitional period for the military.