James J. Saxon
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James Joseph Saxon (April 13, 1914 ā January 28, 1980) was the 21st Comptroller of the Currency for the United States Department of the Treasury. He was appointed by President John F. Kennedy in 1961.
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James J. Saxon | |
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21st Comptroller of the Currency | |
In office November 16, 1961 ā November 15, 1966 | |
President | John F. Kennedy Lyndon B. Johnson |
Preceded by | Ray M. Gidney |
Succeeded by | William B. Camp |
Acting Chair of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation | |
In office August 4, 1963 - January 22, 1964 | |
Preceded by | Erle Cocke, Sr. |
Succeeded by | Joseph W. Barr |
Personal details | |
Born | (1914-04-13)April 13, 1914 Toledo, Ohio |
Died | January 28, 1980(1980-01-28) (aged 65) Washington, D.C. |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Lawyer |
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Saxon left the Office of the Comptroller in January 1967. He subsequently practiced law in Washington and served as vice chairman of the board of the American Fletcher National Bank in Indianapolis.