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Jeremiah Milbank (1887-1972) was an American philanthropist noted for his close friendship with President Herbert Hoover. His grandfather, also named Jeremiah, settled in Greenwich, CT before the Civil War and became a partner in Borden, Inc., making a fortune in the condensed milk industry.[1] Milbank founded the Institute for Career Development in 1917 in collaboration with the Red Cross as a rehabilitation center for disabled World War II veterans.[2] In 1928, Milbank organized the International Committee for the Study of Infantile Paralysis[2] and he later served on the original Board of Trustees of the March of Dimes.[3] Milbank served as a treasurer of the Republican National Committee, and often hosted Herbert Hoover on his yacht Saunterer, including to celebrate Thomas Edison's 82nd birthday.[4] He later joined Hoover in founding the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and served as treasurer of the national organization for 25 years.[2] His son, Jeremiah Milbank Jr., later served as chairman of the organization.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Martin, Douglas (2007-08-19). "Jeremiah Milbank Jr., Donor and G.O.P. Official, Dies at 87". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-06-08.
  2. ^ a b c "About The JM Foundation | The JM Foundation". Retrieved 2020-06-08.
  3. ^ Fund Raising in the United States: Its Role in America's Philanthropy. Transaction Publishers. 1990. ISBN 978-1-4128-2426-2.
  4. ^ "The Cornell Daily Sun 11 February 1929 — The Cornell Daily Sun". cdsun.library.cornell.edu. Retrieved 2020-06-09.
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