Arthur Ernest Morgan
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Arthur Ernest Morgan (June 20, 1878 – November 16, 1975) was a civil engineer, U.S. administrator, and educator. He was the design engineer for the Miami Conservancy District flood control system and oversaw construction. He served as the president of Antioch College between 1920 and 1936. He was also the first chairman of Tennessee Valley Authority from 1933 until 1938 in which he used the concepts proven in his earlier work with the Miami Conservancy District.
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Arthur Ernest Morgan | |
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Chairman, Tennessee Valley Authority | |
In office 18 May 1933 – 23 March 1938 | |
President | Franklin D. Roosevelt |
Preceded by | None |
Succeeded by | Harcourt A. Morgan |
President, Antioch College | |
In office 1920–1936 | |
Preceded by | William M. Dawson (acting) |
Succeeded by | Algo Henderson |
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Born | (1878-06-20)June 20, 1878 Hamilton County, Ohio |
Died | November 16, 1975(1975-11-16) (aged 97) Xenia, Ohio |
Spouse(s) | Urania T. Jones (d. 1905) Lucy Middleton Griscom (d. 1972) |
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