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Joseph P. Kennedy Sr.

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Joseph P. Kennedy Sr.

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Joseph Patrick "Joe" Kennedy, Sr. (September 6, 1888 - November 18, 1969) was an American businessman, politician, and member of the Democratic Party of the United States. He served as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom (1938-1940) and Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (1934-1935). Joseph was a second-generation member of the Kennedy family and the eldest son of Patrick J. Kennedy.

Category
Political figures
Nationality
United States
Born
1888-09-06
Died
1969-11-18
Wikidata
Q313696
Occupations film producerbankerdiplomatfinancial industryeconomistpoliticianmerchant
Aliases Joseph P. KennedyJoseph P. Kennedy Sr.Joseph Patrick "Joe" Kennedy, Sr.Joseph Patrick KennedyJoseph Patrick Kennedy, Sr.joseph kennedyJoseph P. Kennedy Sr.Joseph Patrick Kennedy Sr.

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