McCloy papers, 1897-1989 (bulk 1940-1979).

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McCloy papers, 1897-1989 (bulk 1940-1979).

Working papers, correspondence and memoranda, speeches, scrapbooks, photographs, legal documents, printed material, and memorabilia documenting McCloy's varied career as lawyer, banker, U.S. government official (including Assistant Secretary of War during World War II and High Commissioner of Germany after the war), negotiator, and behind-the-scenes presidential advisor on national security and foreign policy issues. The papers include very little personal or family-related material.

74.25 linear ft.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7598177

Amherst College. Library

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McCloy, John J. (John Jay), 1895-1989

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John Jay McCloy (March 31, 1895 – March 11, 1989) was an American lawyer, diplomat, banker, and a presidential advisor. He served as Assistant Secretary of War during World War II under Henry Stimson, helping deal with issues such as German sabotage, political tensions in the North Africa Campaign, and opposing the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. After the war, he served as the president of the World Bank, U.S. High Commissioner for Germany, chairman of Chase Manhattan Bank, chairman ...

Amherst College. Class of 1916. McCloy.

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