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“It took thrift and savings, together with tremendous character and vision, to make our nation what it is today. And it will take thrift and savings, together with constant ingenuity and stamina, to conserve our remaining resources to enable us to continue to be a great nation.”

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John Wesley Snyder
John Wesley Snyder

John Wesley Snyder, born on June 21, 1895, and died on October 8, 1985, was a prominent American politician and economist who served as the United States Secretary of the Treasury. During his tenure, he played a significant role in financial and economic policies. more

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