Robert Gates net worth is $5 Million. Also know about Robert Gates bio, salary, height, age weight, relationship and more …

Robert Gates Wiki Biography

Robert Michael Gates was born on 25 September 1943, in Wichita, Kansas USA, and is a scholar and politician, best known for serving as the 22nd US Secretary of Defense from 2006 to 2011. Prior to that position, he served with the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and the National Security Council. All of his efforts have helped put his net worth to where it is today.

How rich is Robert Gates? As of late-2017, sources inform us of a net worth that is at $5 million, thanks to success in his numerous endeavors. He’s also served as the President of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) and the Chancellor of the College of William & Mary. All of his achievements have ensured the position of his wealth.

Growing up, Robert was very active in the BSA, reaching the rank of Eagle Scout. He was educated at Wichita High School East, matriculating in 1961, then attending the College of William & Mary on a scholarship, studying history. During his graduation, he was rewarded with the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award. He continued his studies by attending Indiana University to complete his MA in history in 1966.

While studying for his MA, Gates was recruited by the CIA. A year after graduating, he became a second lieutenant in the US Air Force, studying at Officer Training School with a sponsorship from the CIA. He then served for two years as an intelligence officer, and also pursued a PhD in Russian and Soviet history at Georgetown University, completing his doctorate in 1974. In the same year, he left the CIA to serve as part of the National Security Council, but returned to the agency in 1979 to be the director of the Strategic Evaluation Center. He continued to climb up the ranks before getting nominated to become the Director of Central Intelligence.

Robert withdrew from his first nomination due to a controversy, but was soon nominated again in 1991, and would serve as director for two years. He then worked as a lecturer at the University of Washington, subsequently teaching at numerous high profile schools, also writing for The New York Times on government and foreign policy. In 1999, he became the Interim Dean of the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University, which lead him to become the university president, and he would improve the school significantly. He left his position in 2006 when he was invited to become Secretary of Defense.

As Secretary of Defense, Gates was responsible for numerous moves involving Iraq, including in 2008 ordering troop withdrawals. He was also responsible for making key changes in several positions due to controversies that came up during his tenure. He remained in his position during the Obama administration, and would implement a surge of troops in Afghanistan the following year. He was responsible for the repeal of the ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ policy which allowed homosexuals to serve in the military. He retired from his position in 2011, and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

After his tenure as Secretary of Defense, Robert then became a Principal of the strategic consulting firm called RiceHadleyGates LLC. He was then given the position of chancellor at the College of William & Mary. In 2012, he became a part of the board of directors of Starbucks, and after a year, he would then become part of the National executive board of the Boy Scouts of America, subsequently serving as the 35th President of the BSA from 2014 to 2016.

For his personal life, it is known that Gates married Becky in 1967, and they have two children.

IMDB Wikipedia $5 million 1943 1943-09-25 Becky Gates Camera Department College of William & Mary Georgetown University Indiana University Bloomington Kansas USA Obama Robert Gates Robert Gates Net Worth September 25 United States Secretary of Defense Wichita Wichita East High School

Robert Gates Quick Info

Robert Gates Quotes

• Part of his 2009 commencement speech: During the Revolution, a man in civilian clothes rode past a redoubt being repaired. The commander was shouting orders but not helping. When the rider asked why, the supervisor of the work detail retorted ‘Sir, I am a corporal.’ The stranger apologized, dismounted, and helped repair the redoubt. When he was done, he turned toward the supervisor and said ‘Mr. Corporal, next time you have a job like this and not enough men to do it, go to your Commander-in-Chief, and I will come and help you again.’ Too late, the corporal recognized George Washington. The power of example in leadership.

Robert Gates Important Facts

• Will step down as Secretary of Defense in 2011.
• President of Texas A&M, 2002-2006.
• Director of Central Intelligence, 1991-1993.
• Deputy Director of Central Intelligence, 1986-1989.
• Served in the US Air Force as a Second Lieutenant during the Vietnam War from 1967-1969. He briefed air crews as an Intelligence officer.
• Recruited by the CIA in 1966. Had to leave briefly due to military obligations.
• Is an Eagle Scout.
• He was the 2009 Commencement Speaker at the United States Military Academy.
• U.S. Defense Secretary since December 18, 2006.
• US Deputy National Security Advisor from March 20, 1989 – November 6, 1991.

Robert Gates Filmography