William H. Brett

For other people of the same name, see William Brett (disambiguation).

William Howard Brett (December 31, 1893 – April 10, 1989) was Director of the United States Mint from 1954 to 1961.

Biography

William H. Brett, the son of William Howard Brett[1], was a native of Cleveland. He served in the United States Army during World War I and was educated at Dartmouth College.[2] After college, he returned to Ohio and went into business.[3]

In 1954, President of the United States Dwight D. Eisenhower nominated Brett to be Director of the United States Mint, and Brett held this post from July 1954 to January 1961.[4] He was a contestant on What's My Line? on November 25, 1956.[5]

After retiring from the Mint, Brett served as a financial consultant.[6]

Brett died of pancreatic cancer at his home in Palm Desert, California on April 10, 1989.[7]

References

  1. ^ Father's profile from Encyclopedia of Cleveland History
  2. ^ "William H. Brett, 95, Former Mint Director", New York Times, Apr. 13, 1989
  3. ^ "William H. Brett, 95, Former Mint Director", New York Times, Apr. 13, 1989
  4. ^ "William H. Brett, 95, Former Mint Director", New York Times, Apr. 13, 1989
  5. ^ What's My Line? Episode Guide
  6. ^ "William H. Brett, 95, Former Mint Director", New York Times, Apr. 13, 1989
  7. ^ "William H. Brett, 95, Former Mint Director", New York Times, Apr. 13, 1989
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Preceded by
Nellie Tayloe Ross		 Director of the United States Mint
July 1954 – January 1961		 Succeeded by
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