Harry A. Wheeler

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Harry A. Wheeler (May 26, 1866 - January 23, 1960), was first president of the United States Chamber of Commerce. [1] In 1914 he declined President Woodrow Wilson's invitation to join the Federal Reserve Board. [2] [3]

Biography

He died on January 23, 1960, in Los Angeles. [4]

References

  1. ↑ "in Scope: Chamber of Commerce of United States a Fixed Fact". Washington Evening Star. April 24, 2012. p. 22.
  2. ↑ "Why Wheeler Refused. Chicagoan Says He Could Not Afford to serve on Wilson's FederalReserve Board". The New York Times . May 16, 1914. Archived from the original on November 3, 2012. Retrieved 2010-09-05. In connection with his declination to serve on the Federal Reserve Board, Harry A. Wheeler of this city, issued a statement today in the course of which he ...
  3. ↑ "Business Ties Prevent His Joining Bank Board, He Tells Wilson". The New York Times. May 16, 1914. Retrieved 2010-09-05.
  4. ↑ "H. A. Wheeler, Founder of U.S. C of C, Dies. Services Will Be Held Today for Retired Banker, Southland Resident for 20 Years". Los Angeles Times . January 25, 1960. Archived from the original on November 3, 2012. Retrieved 2010-09-05.


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