John Phelan (businessman)

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was John Phelan (businessman) born?1964
2. Who is John Phelan?John Phelan is a businessman who became the 79th Secretary of the U.S. Navy, using his business skills to help run the Navy.
3. What does the Secretary of the Navy do?The Secretary of the Navy leads the Navy and Marine Corps, making big decisions about budgets, new ships, and keeping sailors ready and happy.

Secretary of the Navy: The civilian head of the Department of the Navy, responsible for all its affairs and reporting to the Secretary of Defense.
U.S. Navy and Marine Corps: Two branches of the U.S. Armed Forces responsible for maritime and amphibious operations, respectively.
National Defense: The protection of a nation against military threats, involving strategic planning and resource allocation.
Public Service: The act of working for the government or a public organization to benefit society.