Clarence Dillon
a Wall Street enigma
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Author
Contributions
- Willett, Edward F. - Contributor
Publication
1995 - Madison Books, Lanham, Md, Maryland
Language
English
Word Count
42,750 words, Guess
Page Count
171 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL1121376M
- ISBN-101568330480
- OCLC Control Number31753995
- OCLC Control Numberclarencedillonwa0000pere
- Library of Congress Control Number94048138
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- Goodreads3824587
Classifications
- DDC332/.092
- LCCHG172.D49 P47 1995
Description
Clarence Dillon rose from obscure beginnings to expand a small firm into the Wall Street juggernaut Dillon, Read, & Co., Inc. This fascinating biography traces Dillon's life from his origins as the son of Polish immigrants through his brilliant career on Wall Street to his mysterious withdrawal from the business scene prior to the crash of the stockmarket in 1929. Daring, secretive, cunning, and cautious, Dillon was characterized as "very cold and aloof," yet he bailed out many of his partners and associates who were forced into personal bankruptcy after the Crash. After he liquidated his investments, Dillon spent his time developing his cultural life while preserving his wealth and influencing international events. He associated with such notable figures as James Forrestal and Paul Nitze. Perez and Willett capture the dazzling world of high finance in the Roaring Twenties.
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