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Harry Hopkins

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Harry Hopkins

8th U. S. Secretary of Commerce

    Harold Lloyd Hopkins

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    • 1st Generation
    • Ahnentafel No:
    • 1 
    • Birth Date:
    • 17 Aug 1890 
    • Birth Location:
    • Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa 
    • Christening Date:
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    • Christening Location:
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    • Death Date:
    • 29 Jan 1946 
    • Death Location:
    • Manhattan, New York, New York 
    • Burial Date:
    • 1 Feb 1946 
    • Burial Location:
    • Fresh Pond, Manhattan, New York, New York 
    • Notes: 

    • aka Harry Hopkins

      8th U. S. Secretary of Commerce

      Harry Lloyd Hopkins, born on August 17, 1890, in Sioux City, Iowa, emerged as one of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's most influential advisors. A social worker by training, Hopkins's career in public service began with his work in New York’s social welfare programs, which brought him into Roosevelt’s orbit during the latter's tenure as Governor of New York.

      As the 8th U.S. Secretary of Commerce from 1938 to 1940, Hopkins played a crucial role in implementing Roosevelt's New Deal policies, focusing on economic recovery during the Great Depression. Beyond his official cabinet position, he wielded significant influence as a personal confidant to Roosevelt, shaping domestic and foreign policies alike.

      Hopkins’s impact extended well beyond his economic expertise. During World War II, he became a pivotal figure in U.S. foreign policy and military strategy. As Roosevelt's personal envoy, Hopkins was instrumental in fostering strong relationships with key Allied leaders, including British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and Soviet Premier Joseph Stalin. His diplomatic acumen and relentless commitment to the Allied cause earned him immense trust and respect.

      Hopkins attended several major conferences among the Allies, where his presence and input were vital. Notably, he was a key participant at the Arcadia Conference (1941-1942), which established the Combined Chiefs of Staff; the Casablanca Conference (1943), where the Allies agreed on the strategy of "unconditional surrender"; the Tehran Conference (1943), which set the stage for the D-Day invasion; and the Yalta Conference (1945), where post-war plans for Europe were discussed.

      Despite his declining health, Hopkins continued to serve tirelessly until his death on January 29, 1946. His legacy as a dedicated public servant and strategic mastermind in the Allied victory endures, highlighting his profound influence on 20th-century American and world history.

  • Marriages for Harold Lloyd Hopkins

    • Spouse:
    • Ethel Gross
    • Marriage Date:
    • 1913
    • Spouse:
    • Barbara Duncan
    • Marriage Date:
    • 1931
    • Spouse:
    • Louise Mary Gill Macy
    • Marriage Date:
    • 30 Jul 1942
    • Marriage Location:
    • Washington, D.C.

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