On March 13, 1949, weeks before officially leaving office, James Forrestal personally prepared a two-page list consolidating his 22 signature “Accomplishments” during his 18-month tenure as the first Secretary of Defense in United States history. This list enumerates, from Forrestal’s perspective, the 22 most significant new organizational reforms, major policies, and coordinating agencies created between September 17, 1947 (Forrestal’s swearing-in date) and March 13, 1949. For what it’s wort...