Joseph W. Barr
Joseph Walker Barr (January 17, 1918 – February 23, 1996) was an American businessman and politician from Indiana. He served one term in the United States House of Representatives. He was also the United States Secretary of the Treasury from December 21, 1968 until January 20, 1969, in President Lyndon B. Johnson's cabinet. He was a member of the Democratic Party.
Joseph Barr | |
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| 59th United States Secretary of the Treasury | |
| In office December 21, 1968 – January 20, 1969 | |
| President | Lyndon B. Johnson |
| Preceded by | Henry H. Fowler |
| Succeeded by | David M. Kennedy |
| Chair of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation | |
| In office January 22, 1964 – April 21, 1965 | |
| Preceded by | James J. Saxon |
| Succeeded by | Kenneth A. Randall |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 11th district | |
| In office January 3, 1959 – January 3, 1961 | |
| Preceded by | Charles B. Brownson |
| Succeeded by | Donald C. Bruce |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Joseph Walker Barr January 17, 1918 Bicknell, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | February 23, 1996 (aged 78) Playa del Carmen, Mexico |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Beth Williston |
| Children | 5 |
| Education | DePauw University (BA) Harvard University (MA) |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1942–1945 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
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