Daniel Willard
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Daniel Willard (January 28, 1861 – July 6, 1942) was an American railroad executive best known as the president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (B&O) from 1910 to 1941. He served on or headed several government railroad commissions in World War I and appeared on the cover of Time magazine in 1932 due to his part in negotiating wage cuts in the Great Depression.
Daniel Willard | |
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Born | (1861-01-28)January 28, 1861 |
Died | July 6, 1942(1942-07-06) (aged 81) |
Occupation | Railroad executive |
Years active | 1878–1941 |
Known for | President of Baltimore and Ohio Railroad |
Spouse | Bertha Elkins |
Popularly known as "Uncle Dan," he established the B&O's reputation as a public-minded and innovative railroad. He is also remembered in Baltimore as a trustee (and from 1926 to 1941, chairman of its board) of the Johns Hopkins University.
Willard, Ohio (originally Chicago Junction) was renamed in his honor in 1917.