Paul R. Ignatius

Paul R. Ignatius to Be Honored at Armenian American Museum Gala

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GLENDALE — The Armenian American Museum and Cultural Center of California has announced that they will honor former US Secretary of Navy and US Assistant Secretary of Defense Paul R. Ignatius at their 2nd Annual Gala. The highly anticipated event will be held on Sunday, December 8, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills.

“Paul Ignatius’ rise from his hometown of Glendale to his service as US Secretary of Navy is truly remarkable and his support for the Armenian American Museum project has inspired us all,” stated Executive Chairman Berdj Karapetian. “We look forward to honoring Secretary Ignatius for his dedicated public service at the 2nd Annual Gala.”

Ignatius, the son of Armenian parents who immigrated to the United States, was born in Glendale in 1920. Ignatius’ military career began in the US Navy during World War II. He served for eight years in the Administrations of President John F. Kennedy and President Lyndon B. Johnson. He was appointed first as Assistant Secretary of the Army in 1961 and then as Undersecretary in 1964. In 1965, he was appointed Assistant Secretary of Defense (Installations and Logistics). In 1967, he was named Secretary of Navy and served in the position until 1969. In 2019, the US Navy commissioned the USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117), its newest Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer named in honor of the former Secretary.

Ignatius became president of the Washington Post following his government service. He later joined the Air Transport Association and served as President for 15 years until his retirement in 1986. He is also the founder of the Harbridge House, Inc., a management consulting firm based in Massachusetts.

The Armenian American Museum recently launched its Square Foot Builders program, an initiative inspired by Ignatius’ generous contribution and words of encouragement in the early stages of the developing project.

Hundreds of supporters, community leaders, and public officials are expected to attend the 2nd Annual Armenian American Museum Gala on December 8. The signature event of the year will celebrate and support the landmark project as it approaches its historic groundbreaking year.

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For more information on the 2nd Annual Gala, visit www.AAMGala.org.

 

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