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Murray Lincoln (April 18, 1892 – November 7, 1966) was an American business executive, leader in the cooperative movement and former CEO of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company where he served in the capacity from 1939 to 1964.[1]

Early life and education

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Lincoln was born Murray Danforth Lincoln on April 18, 1892, and grew up in Raynham, Massachusetts.[2] Born and raised on a small farm, Lincoln obtained his Bachelor of Science degree from Massachusetts Agricultural College (now the University of Massachusetts Amherst) in 1914. He was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity.[3][4][5][6]

Career

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Murray D. Lincoln Campus Center at the University of Massachusetts

Lincoln was first executive vice president of Ohio Farm Bureau, a founder of Farm Bureau Mutual Automobile Insurance Company (now Nationwide Insurance) and was elected president of the companies in 1939.[7] He served until his retirement in 1964.[8][9][10]

In 1960, Lincoln headed the task force on the proposed Food for Peace Program for President elect John F. Kennedy. The task force report in 1961 urged the United States to expand its global food program and give or sell at current cut rate prices at least $3 billion worth of surplus food annually to poorer nations.[6][11] In 1961, Lincoln was appointed to the Peace Corps advisory council.[6] He was a member of the executive committee of the U.S. Committee for the United Nations, the U.N. Advisory Council, and the U.S. delegation to the United Nations Conference on Food and Agriculture.[12]

Lincoln helped found CARE and served as president for 12 years, from its founding in 1945 until 1957.[13][14][15] Towards the end of 1957, Lincoln announced his plans to resign from the CARE presidency. The board of directors accepted his decision and created a new post—chairman of the board. In 1957, Lincoln became CARE's first chairman, a post he held until the end of 1966.[15][16]

Death

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After a two-year illness, Lincoln died November 7, 1966, in Columbus, Ohio. The Murray D. Lincoln Campus Center at the University of Massachusetts, completed in 1970, is named in his honor.[12][17]

References

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  1. ^ "Murray Lincoln Plans to Retire". The New York Times. March 5, 1964.
  2. ^ Lincoln, Murray (1982). Vice President in Charge of Revolution. New York: McGraw-Hill. p. 1.
  3. ^ Lincoln, Murray (1982). Vice President in Charge of Revolution. New York: McGraw Hill. p. 8.
  4. ^ W.E.B. Dubois Library’s Special Collections and Archives Department. "Who was Murray Lincoln?". University of Massachusetts. Retrieved 2017-08-15.
  5. ^ Lovelace, Craig (2012-06-29). "Shaping Columbus: Murray Lincoln, Nationwide Insurance founder".
  6. ^ a b c Siracusa, Joseph M. (7 September 2012). Encyclopedia of the Kennedys: The People and Events That Shaped America. ABC-CLIO. p. 470. ISBN 9781598845396.
  7. ^ NAGLE, JAMES J. (1961-07-16). "Personality: Co-Op Man a Rugged Idealist; Big Insurer Blends Humane Interests With Success Nationwide's Chief, Murray D. Lincoln, A Dynamo at 69". New York Times. Retrieved 2017-08-15.
  8. ^ "Nationwide President Retires". New York Times. 1964-04-03. Retrieved 2017-08-15.
  9. ^ "Murray Lincoln Plans to Retire Next Month". The New York Times. 1964-03-05. Retrieved 2017-08-15.
  10. ^ Notar, Russell C. (2017). Journeys of Hope and Reality. Pittsburgh, PA: Dorrance. p. 8. ISBN 9781480938946.
  11. ^ "FOOD-PEACE PLAN FACES HARD FIGHT; Kennedy Drive to Ship More Surpluses Abroad Opposed by a Variety of Groups". The New York Times. 1961-01-29. Retrieved 2017-08-15.
  12. ^ a b "Who was Murray Lincoln". University of Massachusetts. Retrieved 2017-08-15.
  13. ^ Lincoln, Murray (1982). Vice President in Charge of Revolution. New York: McGraw-Hill Book Company. p. 1.
  14. ^ Houck, Davis W. (2006). Rhetoric, Religion and the Civil Rights Movement, 1954-1965, Volume 2. Baylor University Press. p. 41. ISBN 9781932792546.
  15. ^ a b Campbell, Wallace (1990). The History of CARE: A Personal Account Wallace J. Campbell. New York: Praeger. pp. 20. ISBN 9780275932312.
  16. ^ Campbell, Wallace (1990). The History of CARE: A Personal Account Wallace J. Campbell. New York: Praeger. pp. 78. ISBN 9780275932312.
  17. ^ "Murray Lincoln, Ex-Head of Care; Founder of the Nationwide Insurance Companies Dies". New York Times. 1966-11-08. Retrieved 2017-08-15.
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