Donald C. Cook
Donald C. Cook | |
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| Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission | |
| In office February 26, 1952 – June 17, 1953 | |
| President | Harry S. Truman Dwight D. Eisenhower |
| Preceded by | Harry A. McDonald |
| Succeeded by | Ralph H. Demmler |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 14, 1909 Escanaba, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | December 16, 1981 (aged 72) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan George Washington University Law School |
Donald Clarence Cook (April 14, 1909 – December 16, 1981) was chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission between 1952 and 1953 and also served as a member from 1949 to 1953.[1]
Cook was a resident student at the University of Michigan College of Literature, Science and the Arts in 1927.[2]: 158 He ultimately became chairman of American Electric Power (1962–1976)[3] Donald C. Cook Nuclear Generating Station is named for him.
References
[edit]- ^ "Biographies of Aerospace Officials and Policymakers, A-D". National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA History Division. Retrieved 23 June 2017.
- ^ General Register. Detroit, Michigan: UM Libraries. 1928.
- ^ "History of AEP". American Electric Power website. Retrieved 2009-06-03.
External links
[edit]- A film clip "Longines Chronoscope with Donald C. Cook" is available for viewing at the Internet Archive
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