Thomas J. Hargrave

Thomas Jean Hargrave (December 5, 1891 – November 21, 1962) was an American business executive and lawyer.

Thomas J. Hargrave
Hargrave in 1947
Chairman of the Munitions Board
In office September 30, 1947 – September 20, 1948
President	Harry S. Truman
Preceded by	Position established
Succeeded by	Donald F. Carpenter
Personal details
Born	Thomas Jean Hargrave (1891-12-05)December 5, 1891 Wymore, Nebraska, U.S.
Died	November 21, 1962(1962-11-21) (aged 70)
Alma mater	University of Nebraska Harvard Law School
Occupation	Business executive, lawyer

Life and career

Hargrave was born in Wymore, Nebraska. He attended the University of Nebraska and Harvard Law School.^[1]

Hargrave was president of Eastman Kodak Company^[2][3] during the 1940s.

In 1947, President Harry S. Truman appointed Hargrave to serve as chairman of the Munitions Board.^[4] He resigned in 1948 and was succeeded by Donald F. Carpenter.^[5]

Hargrave died^[6][7] on February 21, 1962, at the age of 70.