John Wesley Hanes II
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John Wesley Hanes II (April 24, 1892 – December 24, 1987) was an American investment banker and corporate turnaround specialist who served as Under Secretary of the United States Treasury and was President of the New York Racing Association and a Thoroughbred racehorse owner and breeder named an Exemplar of Racing.[1]
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John Wesley Hanes II | |
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Under Secretary of the Treasury | |
In office October 29, 1938 – December 31, 1939 | |
President | Franklin D. Roosevelt |
Preceded by | Roswell Magill |
Succeeded by | Daniel W. Bell |
Personal details | |
Born | April 24, 1892 Winston-Salem, North Carolina |
Died | December 24, 1987 (1987-12-25) (aged 95) Millbrook, New York |
Spouses | Agnes Mitchel
(m. 1916; died 1935)Hope Yandell Hanes (m. 1937) |
Relations | James Gordon Hanes (brother) Robert March Hanes (brother) |
Children | 5, including John W. Hanes III |
Parent | John Wesley Hanes I |
Education | Yale University |
Occupation | Financier, thoroughbred racing executive and owner |
Known for | Under Secretary of the Treasury |
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