Currie, Lauchlin Bernard

Lauchlin Bernard Currie (1902-1993) was an influential economist, advisor to President Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1939-1945, and to the government of Colombia, 1949-1993. He was involved with the Lend-Lease Program with China during WWII, and became acting director of the Foreign Economic Administration in 1943-44. This work resulted in his being a target during the McCarthy era and he lost his US citizenship in 1954. He settled in Colombia after 1954 and continued to serve as an advisor to the leaders of that country until his death in 1993.

From the guide to the Lauchlin Bernard Currie Papers, and undated (bulk, ), 1931-1994, 1950-1990, (David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, DukeUniversity)

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