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Hurley, Patrick J. |
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Hurley, Patrick J. (Jay) (1883–1963) lawyer, diplomat; born in Choctaw Nation territory (near present-day Lehigh, Okla.). Of Irish descent, he became a millionaire through his law practice and real estate investments. As secretary of war (1929–33) he dealt severely with rioting U.S. war veterans and with the Philippine independence movement. He negotiated a settlement of claims between Sinclair Oil Company and Mexico (1940) and was ambassador to China (1944–45). He became a crusading anticommunist and attacked President Truman's China Policy. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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