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Donald M. Nelson

American businessman, War Production Board (1888-1959) · United States · On the map · Founders · Died at 71

Donald Marr Nelson (1888-1959) was an American business executive and public servant, serving as the executive vice president of Sears Roebuck before accepting the position of director of priorities of the United States Office of Production Management (1941-1942).

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In 1942 Nelson became chairman of the War Production Board (1942-1944) when it replaced the OPM. He later served for two years (1945-1947) as president of the Society of Independent Motion Picture Producers.

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Country
United States
Category
Founders
Type
Founder
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1888 to 1959 · aged 71