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Leon Henderson
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Leon Henderson (May 26, 1895 – October 19, 1986[1]) was the administrator of the Office of Price Administration from 1941 to 1942. He also served as a member of several United States federal government agencies during World War II.
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Leon Henderson | |
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![]() Henderson in 1940 | |
Member of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission | |
In office May 18, 1939 – July 8, 1941 | |
President | Franklin D. Roosevelt |
Administrator of the Office of Price Administration | |
In office 1941 – 1944 | |
President | Franklin D. Roosevelt |
Personal details | |
Born | (1895-05-26)May 26, 1895 Millville, New Jersey |
Died | October 19, 1986(1986-10-19) (aged 91) |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | Swarthmore College |
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