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William Averell Harriman (* 15. November 1891 in New York City; † 26. Juli 1986 in Yorktown Heights, Westchester County, NY) war ein US-amerikanischer Politiker der Demokratischen Partei, Geschäftsmann und Diplomat. Er war während des Zweiten Weltkriegs US-Botschafter in der Sowjetunion.
William Averell Harriman (November 15, 1891 – July 26, 1986), better known as Averell Harriman, was an American Democratic politician, businessman, and diplomat.
W. Averell Harriman (born November 15, 1891, New York City, New York, U.S.—died July 26, 1986, Yorktown Heights) was a statesman who was a leading U.S. diplomat in relations with the Soviet Union during World War II and the subsequent Cold War. He also served as the governor of New York (1954–58).
W. Averell Harriman was one of the more prominent public figures of the 20th Century, holding major positions in diplomacy, government, and business. Harriman served as Ambassador to the Soviet Union in 1943, and later to Ambassador to the United Kingdom in 1946.
W. Averell Harriman. Born November 15, 1891 New York, New York Died July 26, 1986 Yorktown Heights, New York. U.S. secretary of commerce, statesman, industrialist. W. Averell Harriman played a key role in many important political events of the twentieth century, including events during the Cold War. Born to privilege, Harriman believed ...
In a deal that was called the biggest in the history of American shipping, Harriman's company took over the prewar trade routes of the Hamburg-American Line, making Averell one of the most powerful figures in American shipping. Averell was also active on Wall Street, where with his brother E. Roland Harriman he formed the investment house of W ...
The Library also has available through interlibrary loan a separate 21 page oral history interview with W. Averell Harriman conducted by the Iroquois Research Center. This oral history transcript may be read, quoted from, cited, and reproduced for purposes of research.
