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Panetta, Leon E., 1938-
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Leon Edward Panetta was born on June 28, 1938, in Monterey, California. His parents were both immigrants from Italy. He was raised in the Monterey area and attended Santa Clara University, graduating in 1960 with a degree in political science. In 1963, he graduated with a law degree from Santa Clara University School of Law and served in the U.S. Army until 1965. He began his political career as a legislative aid for Republican Senator Thomas Kuchel of California in 1966. In 1969, Panetta wen...