George W. Mitchell
American economist and government official (1904–1997) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For others of the same name, see George Mitchell.
George Wilder Mitchell (February 23, 1904 – January 25, 1997) was an American economist who served as the 9th vice chairman of the Federal Reserve from 1973 to 1976. Prior to his term as vice chairman, Mitchell served as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, taking office in 1961. He was a long-time staffer at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago before his appointment to the Board. Mitchell was an early promoter of electronic banking.
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George Mitchell | |
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9th Vice Chairman of the Federal Reserve | |
In office May 1, 1973 – February 13, 1976 | |
President | Richard Nixon Gerald Ford |
Preceded by | James Robertson |
Succeeded by | Stephen Gardner |
Member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors | |
In office August 31, 1961 – February 13, 1976 | |
President | John F. Kennedy Lyndon B. Johnson Richard Nixon Gerald Ford |
Preceded by | Menc Szymczak |
Succeeded by | Stephen Gardner |
Personal details | |
Born | George Wilder Mitchell (1904-02-23)February 23, 1904 Richland Center, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Died | January 25, 1997(1997-01-25) (aged 92) Arlington, Virginia, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | University of Wisconsin, Madison (BA) |
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