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Gerard Swope

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American businessman (1872-1957)

United StatesFoundersLived 1872 to 1957 · aged 84
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Gerard Swope was an American electronics businessman. He served as the president of General Electric between 1922 and 1940, and again from 1942 until 1945. During this time, Swope expanded GE's product offerings, reorienting GE towards consumer home appliances, and offering consumer credit services.

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1942Hoover Medal

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J. Erik JonssonAlso won Hoover MedalMervin Joe KellyAlso won Hoover MedalHerbert Hoover, Jr.Also won Hoover MedalEdgar Kaiser, SrAlso won Hoover MedalRalph FlandersAlso won Hoover MedalMario SalvadoriAlso won Hoover Medal

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United States
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Founders
Type
Founder
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1872 to 1957 · aged 84
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