Jim Nicholson (U.S. politician)

Jim Nicholson
5th United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs
In office January 26, 2005 – October 1, 2007
President	George W. Bush
Preceded by	Anthony Principi
Succeeded by	James Peake
United States Ambassador to the Holy See
In office September 13, 2001 – January 26, 2005
President	George W. Bush
Preceded by	Lindy Boggs
Succeeded by	Francis Rooney
Chair of the Republican National Committee
In office January 17, 1997 – January 18, 2001
Preceded by	Haley Barbour
Succeeded by	Jim Gilmore
Personal details
Born	Robert James Nicholson (1938-02-04) February 4, 1938 (age 87) Struble, Iowa, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Suzanne Ferrell
Children	3
Education	United States Military Academy (BS) Columbia University (MPP) University of Denver (JD)
Military service
Allegiance	United States of America
Branch/service	United States Army
Years of service	1961–1991
Rank	Colonel
Battles/wars	Vietnam War
Awards	Bronze Star Combat Infantryman Badge Meritorious Service Medal Vietnam Gallantry Cross Air Medal (2)

Robert James "Jim" Nicholson (born February 4, 1938^[1]) is an attorney, real estate developer, and a former Republican Party chairman. He was the United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs from January 26, 2005 until October 1, 2007.^[2]

1. ↑ "U.S. Envoy Thanks Pope for Prayers and Closeness". Zenit News Agency. Archived from the original on October 14, 2004. Retrieved October 9, 2009.
2. ↑ "Nicholson to Leave VA and Return to the Private Sector". Archived from the original on 2007-08-08. Retrieved 2009-10-09.