United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs
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.
| 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 - present | George W. Bush |
| Name | Years | Acted from |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony J. Principi | 1992-1993 | September 26 to January 20 |
| Hershel Gober | 1997-1998, 2000-2001 | July 3 to May 5, July 10 to January 20 |
