Ronald Ransom (January 21, 1882 – December 2, 1947) was an American lawyer and businessman who served as the 6th vice chairman of the Federal Reserve from 1936 until his death in 1947.[1][2]
Ronald Ransom | |
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| 6th Vice Chairman of the Federal Reserve | |
| In office August 6, 1936 – December 2, 1947 | |
| President | Franklin D. Roosevelt Harry S. Truman |
| Preceded by | John Thomas |
| Succeeded by | C. Canby Balderston |
| Member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors | |
| In office February 3, 1936 – December 2, 1947 | |
| President | Franklin D. Roosevelt Harry S. Truman |
| Preceded by | George James |
| Succeeded by | Thomas B. McCabe |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 21, 1882 Columbia, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | December 2, 1947 (aged 65) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | University of Georgia (LLB) |
References
edit- ^ "Kingsport Times Newspaper Archives, Mar 24, 1938, p. 1". Newspaperarchive.com. 1938-03-24. Retrieved 2020-04-03.
- ^ "Ronald Ransom". Federal Reserve History. Retrieved 2020-04-03.