Willard Thorp
American economist and presidential advisor / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Not to be confused with Princeton English professor Willard Thorp (1899–1990), husband of Margaret Farrand Thorp.
Willard Long Thorp (May 24, 1899 – May 10, 1992) was an American economist and academic who served three US Presidents, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harry S. Truman and Dwight D. Eisenhower as an advisor in both domestic and foreign affairs. He helped draft the Marshall Plan and was also prominent in business and education.[1]
Quick Facts 1st Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs, President ...
Willard Thorp | |
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1st Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs | |
In office 1946–1952 | |
President | Harry S. Truman |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Harold F. Linder |
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Born | Willard Long Thorp (1899-05-24)May 24, 1899 Oswego, New York, U.S. |
Died | May 10, 1992(1992-05-10) (aged 92) Pelham, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Alma mater | Amherst College |
Profession | Economist, academic |
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