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Jesse Holman Jones (April 5, 1874 – June 1, 1956) was an American Democratic politician and entrepreneur from Houston, Texas. Jones managed a Tennessee tobacco factory at age fourteen, and at nineteen, he was put in charge of his uncle's lumberyards.
Hace 5 días · Jesse Holman Jones (1874-1956) With only an eighth grade education and natural business acumen, Jesse Holman Jones set off for Houston, Texas in 1894 on a journey that would take him to the...
28 de may. de 2024 · Jesse H. Jones (born April 5, 1874, Robertson County, Tenn., U.S.—died June 1, 1956, Houston, Texas) was a U.S. banker, businessman, and public official, chairman of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation (RFC) from 1933 to 1939.
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Regarded as the most powerful person in the nation during this era, second only to President Roosevelt, Jesse H. Jones cemented his reputation as an innovative leader, using his talents for the advancement of the American people.
During his lifetime, Jesse H. Jones was widely known as one of the most powerful leaders in the nation. To learn more check out the features below. EXPLORE: Our interactive timeline brings to...
This exhibit explores the impact of Jesse H. Jones on the city of Houston and the United States as a whole through Jones's lifelong work as an entrepreneur, politician, and philanthropist.
Jesse H. Jones. Reconstruction Finance Corporation. 1933–1939. Industry: Finance. Era: 1930. Under Jones’ presidency, RFC became the nation’s largest bank and biggest single investor.
