Willard Rockwell
American businessman (1888–1978) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Willard Frederick Rockwell, Sr. (March 31, 1888 – October 16, 1978) was an American engineer businessman who helped shape and name what eventually became the Rockwell International company. He created and directed a number of major corporations with a wide range of products for the automobile and aviation and related industries. By the 1970s he was a leading figure in American defense industries. "If it moves, we probably made something on it," was his boast.[1]
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Willard Rockwell | |
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Born | (1888-03-30)March 30, 1888 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Died | October 16, 1978(1978-10-16) (aged 90) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Resting place | Homewood Cemetery, Pittsburgh |
Nationality | American |
Education | Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
Occupation(s) | Business executive, Engineer |
Known for | Founder of Rockwell International |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Clara Whitcomb Thayer |
Children | 5 |
Awards | Henry Laurence Gantt Medal (1974) |
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