Great American Business Leaders of the 20th Century
John P. Morgan, Jr.
J. P. Morgan and Company
1913–1935
1913–1935
J. P. Morgan and Company
1913–1935
1913–1935
Morgan Jr. continued his father’s methods and policies in dealing with industry, railroads, banks and other institutions and grew J. P. Morgan and Company’s business. He made his most important impact through government-financed projects during World War I. From early 1915 until the United States entered the war, his company handled orders for more than $3 billion worth of war supplies on commission. He also gained a strong reputation as an expert in the recapitalization of national debts.
Personal
- Born-Died: 1867–1943
- Birthplace: New York
- Race: White
- Gender: Male
- Father: Head, Same Company
Education / Military
- Undergraduate: Harvard University