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Tugwell, Rexford G., 1891-1979

American economist, academic, and former governor of Puerto Rico

Rexford Guy Tugwell was an economist who became part of Franklin D. Roosevelt's first "Brain Trust," a group of Columbia University academics who helped develop policy recommendations leading up to Roosevelt's New Deal. Tugwell served in FDR's administration until he was forced out in 1936. (Source: Wikipedia)

Born: 1891
Died: 1979
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  • Puerto Rico -- Governor (1941-1946 : Tugwell)

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  • Tugwell, Rexford Guy
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