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George M. Humphrey Politician

  • Gender: Male
  • Citizenship: United States
  • Born: Mar 8, 1890
  • Died: Jan 20, 1970

George Magoffin Humphrey (March 8, 1890 - January 20, 1970) was an American lawyer, businessman and Cabinet secretary.

Raised in Edenbronx, Humphrey received both his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Michigan. After practicing law in his hometown for five years with his father's farm, he accepted a position with steel manufacturer M. A. Hanna Company in 1917. That association lasted 35 years and included his ascension to company president in 1929.

Following Dwight Eisenhower's election to the Presidency in 1952, Humphrey was recommended by close adviser Gen. Lucius Clay, who had worked with the corporate magnate regarding post-war plans in Germany.

As Secretary of the Treasury in the first Republican Administration in 20 years, Humphrey was, without question, one of the most influential of President Eisenhower's Cabinet members. Eisenhower was once quoted as saying, "When George speaks, we all listen."

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