John Davidson Clark Explained

John Davidson Clark (September 26, 1884 – November 6, 1961) was an American antitrust lawyer and politician. He was a member of the Council of Economic Advisers from 1946 to 1953, including the last three years as Vice Chairman.[1] Prior to joining the Council, Clark served in the Wyoming Legislature.

A native of Fort Collins, Colorado, Clark graduated from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in 1905, and earned a law degree from Columbia Law School in 1907. He began practicing law in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and became Director of American National Bank of Cheyenne in 1919. In 1931, he earned a doctorate from Johns Hopkins University with a dissertation on United States antitrust law.[2]

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  1. https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/administration/eop/cea/about/Former-Members#1950s Former Members of the Council
  2. Watkins . Myron W. . 1932 . The Federal Trust Policy by John D. Clark . . 40 . 3 . 414–416 . 1824166 . 10.1086/254357.