Harry A. Wheeler (May 26, 1866 - January 23, 1960), was president of the United States Chamber of Commerce. In 1914 he declined President Woodrow Wilson's invitation to join the Federal Reserve Board. [1] [2]
Harry A. Wheeler (May 26, 1866 - January 23, 1960), was president of the United States Chamber of Commerce. In 1914 he declined President Woodrow Wilson's invitation to join the Federal Reserve Board. [1] [2]
He died on January 23, 1960, in Los Angeles. [3]
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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 ...
Funeral services for Harry A. Wheeler, 93, founder and first president of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States, will be conducted at 3 p.m. today in the Lamb Funeral Home, 415 E Orange Grove Blvd.
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