William McChesney Martin Jr. was an American business executive who served as the 9th chairman of the Federal Reserve from 1951 to 1970, making him the longest holder of that position. He was nominated to the post by President Harry S. Truman and... Wikipedia
Born: December 17, 1906, St. Louis, MO
Died: July 27, 1998 (age 91 years), Washington, D.C.
Education: Yale University, Columbia University, and Soldan International Studies High School
Hall of fame induction: 1982
Party: Democratic Party
Previous office: Chair of the Federal Reserve of the United States (1951–1970)
Nationality: American