Rexford Tugwell
Overview
Rexford Guy Tugwell was an agricultural economist
who became part of Franklin D. Roosevelt
's first "Brain Trust
," a group of Columbia academics who helped develop policy recommendations leading up to Roosevelt's 1932 election as President
. Tugwell subsequently served in FDR's administration for four years and was one of the chief intellectual contributors to his New Deal
. Later in his life, he also served as the director of the New York City Planning Commission, Governor of Puerto Rico
, and a professor at various universities.
Rexford Tugwell was born in Sinclairville, New York
.
Economist
An economist is a professional in the social science discipline of economics. The individual may also study, develop, and apply theories and concepts from economics and write about economic policy...
who became part of Franklin D. Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Franklin Delano Roosevelt , also known by his initials, FDR, was the 32nd President of the United States and a central figure in world events during the mid-20th century, leading the United States during a time of worldwide economic crisis and world war...
's first "Brain Trust
Brain Trust
Brain trust began as a term for a group of close advisors to a political candidate or incumbent, prized for their expertise in particular fields. The term is most associated with the group of advisors to Franklin Roosevelt during his presidential administration...
," a group of Columbia academics who helped develop policy recommendations leading up to Roosevelt's 1932 election as President
President
A president is a leader of an organization, company, trade union, university, or country.Etymologically, a president is one who presides, who sits in leadership...
. Tugwell subsequently served in FDR's administration for four years and was one of the chief intellectual contributors to his New Deal
New Deal
The New Deal was a series of economic programs implemented in the United States between 1933 and 1936. They were passed by the U.S. Congress during the first term of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The programs were Roosevelt's responses to the Great Depression, and focused on what historians call...
. Later in his life, he also served as the director of the New York City Planning Commission, Governor of Puerto Rico
Governor of Puerto Rico
The Governor of Puerto Rico is the Head of Government of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Since 1948, the Governor has been elected by the people of Puerto Rico...
, and a professor at various universities.
Rexford Tugwell was born in Sinclairville, New York
Sinclairville, New York
Sinclairville is a village in Chautauqua County, New York, United States. The population was 665 at the 2000 census. The village is named after Samuel Sinclear, its founder....
.
