William Remington
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This article is about the economist. For the athlete and bishop, see William Remington (athlete).
William Walter Remington (1917–1954) was an American economist who was employed in various federal government positions for the United States. His career was interrupted by accusations of espionage made by Elizabeth Bentley, a Soviet spy and defector.
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Born | William Walter Remington (1917-10-25)October 25, 1917 |
Died | November 24, 1954(1954-11-24) (aged 37) |
Cause of death | Murder |
Education | Dartmouth College (1939) Columbia University (1940) |
Employer(s) | Tennessee Valley Authority (1936-1937) National Resources Planning Board (1940-1941) Council of Economic Advisers (1947-1948) |
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Parent(s) | Lillian Maude Sutherland (1888-?) Frederick C. Remington (1870-1956) |
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Remington was tried twice on different charges. He was convicted of perjury in connection with these charges in 1953. He was sentenced to three years in federal prison. He was murdered in Lewisburg prison in November 1954.[1]