Harold Gavin Leedy

Harold Gavin Leedy (December 6, 1892 – July 28, 1989) was president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City from 1941 to 1961.[1]

Harold Leedy
President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
In office
August 28, 1941  March 1, 1961
Preceded byGeorge Hamilton
Succeeded byGeorge H. Clay
Personal details
Born
Harold Gavin Leedy

(1892-02-06)February 6, 1892
Benton, Missouri, U.S.
DiedJuly 28, 1989(1989-07-28) (aged 97)
EducationWilliam Jewell College (BA)
University of Missouri, Kansas City (LLB)

Leedy was born in Benton, Missouri, U.S. His family moved to Cameron, Missouri when he was a child. He graduated from William Jewell College. He interrupted his studies at what was then called the Kansas City School of Law (now University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law) to join the Army during World War I. He was injured in France. He returned to Kansas City to complete his law studies. He subsequently taught classes there. Among his pupils was Harry S. Truman.[1]

He joined the Kansas City Federal Reserve in 1938 as general counsel. He became president of that organization in 1941.[1]

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Government offices
Preceded by
George Hamilton
President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
1941–1961
Succeeded by
George H. Clay
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