Paul V. McNutt
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Paul Vories McNutt (July 19, 1891 – March 24, 1955) was an American diplomat and politician who served as the 34th governor of Indiana, high commissioner to the Philippines, administrator of the Federal Security Agency, chairman of the War Manpower Commission and ambassador to the Philippines.
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Paul V. McNutt | |
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United States Ambassador to the Philippines | |
In office July 4, 1946 – March 22, 1947 | |
President | Harry S. Truman |
Preceded by | Himself (High Commissioner) |
Succeeded by | Emmet O'Neal |
High Commissioner to the Philippines | |
In office September 14, 1945 – July 4, 1946 | |
President | Harry S. Truman |
Preceded by | Harold L. Ickes |
Succeeded by | Himself (Ambassador) |
In office April 26, 1937 – July 12, 1939 | |
President | Franklin D. Roosevelt |
Preceded by | Weldon Jones (Acting) |
Succeeded by | Weldon Jones (Acting) |
Chair of the War Manpower Commission | |
In office April 18, 1942 – September 14, 1945 | |
President | Franklin D. Roosevelt Harry S. Truman |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Position abolished |
Administrator of the Federal Security Agency | |
In office July 12, 1939 – September 14, 1945 | |
President | Franklin D. Roosevelt Harry S. Truman |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Watson B. Miller |
34th Governor of Indiana | |
In office January 9, 1933 – January 11, 1937 | |
Lieutenant | Clifford Townsend |
Preceded by | Harry G. Leslie |
Succeeded by | Clifford Townsend |
Chair of the National Governors Association | |
In office June 2, 1934 – November 16, 1936 | |
Preceded by | James Rolph |
Succeeded by | George C. Peery |
11th National Commander of the American Legion | |
In office 1928–1929 | |
Preceded by | Edward E. Spafford |
Succeeded by | O. L. Bodenhamer |
Personal details | |
Born | Paul Vories McNutt July 19, 1891 Franklin, Indiana, U.S. |
Died | March 24, 1955(1955-03-24) (aged 63) New York City, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Kathleen Timolat (m. 1918) |
Education | Indiana University, Bloomington (BA) Harvard University (LLB) |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1916–1919 |
Rank | Colonel |
Battles/wars | World War I |
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