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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.
1 de abr. 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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Hace 6 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...
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...
Hace 4 días · Jesse H. Jones. April 5, 1874–June 1, 1956. During the Great Depression and World War II, one of the most powerful men in the United States was a tall, silver-haired Texan named Jesse Holman Jones. Born in 1874, Jones made his fortune in real estate and banking.
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.
