Herbert H. Lehman
Herbert Henry Lehman (March 28, 1878 – December 5, 1963) was an American financier and Democratic politician who served as the 45th governor of New York from 1933 to 1942 and represented New York in the United States Senate from 1949 until 1957.
Herbert Lehman | |
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Lehman in 1949 | |
| United States Senator from New York | |
| In office November 9, 1949 – January 3, 1957 | |
| Preceded by | John Foster Dulles |
| Succeeded by | Jacob K. Javits |
| 1st Director General of the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration | |
| In office January 1, 1943 – March 31, 1946 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Fiorello H. LaGuardia |
| 45th Governor of New York | |
| In office January 1, 1933 – December 3, 1942 | |
| Lieutenant | M. William Bray Charles Poletti |
| Preceded by | Franklin D. Roosevelt |
| Succeeded by | Charles Poletti |
| Lieutenant Governor of New York | |
| In office January 1, 1929 – December 31, 1932 | |
| Governor | Franklin D. Roosevelt |
| Preceded by | Edwin Corning |
| Succeeded by | M. William Bray |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Herbert Henry Lehman March 28, 1878 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | December 5, 1963 (aged 85) New York City, U.S. |
| Resting place | Kensico Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Edith Altschul |
| Children | 3 |
| Relatives | Mayer Lehman (father) See Lehman family |
| Education | Williams College (BA) |
| Signature | |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1917–1919 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | United States Army Ordnance Corps |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal |
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