Word: harrimans
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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Attacking some of the "conservative" advisers in the Truman administration, his special target was Clinton Anderson, Secretary of Agriculture. Also under his fire were W. Averill Harriman, Secretary of Commerce, and John Snyder, Secretary of the Treasury...
Most important, if the daring financial gamble is won, it may encourage other European nations with overvalued, rachitic currencies, notably France and Greece, to push through their own tough financial programs. (Without realistic devaluation of many European currencies, the Harriman committee on foreign aid warned, "further aid from this country will be wasteful and ineffective...
...Dean's convenience they have arranged their meetings to fall consecutively in a week-long stretch once each month. They turn to him especially when a problem involving people arises. He is said to have chosen at least three corporation presidents. A behind - the - scenes power with Averell Harriman, Dean David may well expect offers of a Cabinet post...
Spark for an Engine. The Harriman Committee concerned itself less with administrative details than with the ability of the U.S. to meet Europe's needs. The very bulk of its 3-lb. 14-oz. report inspired confidence. Its air of hardheaded realism, resulting largely from the shirtsleeve editing of ex-Senator Robert La Follette (see cut), was calculated to appeal even to Senator Robert Taft. Its main points...
Clark Clifford had talked to Steelman, who talked to Secretary of Commerce Harriman and Economist Edwin Nourse. Steelman, with economists, retired behind the closed door. An Administration official sighed: "I'm afraid the President went...