Raskob, John J. (John Jakob), 1879-1950
Existence: 1879 - 1950
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1879 - 1950
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
John J. Raskob letter to Meyer Blumenthal
Collection
Accession: 1968
Abstract:
John J. Raskob (1879-1950) was a prominent business and political figure in the early twentieth century. A top financial executive for both E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company and the General Motors Corporation, Raskob was heavily involved in politics, serving as chairman of the Democratic National Committee from 1928 to 1932. Meyer Blumenthal (1888-1951) founded Blumenthal Brothers, a Philadelphia chocolate company. In this letter, Raskob urges Blumenthal to join the American Liberty League.
Dates:
1936 January 30
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