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Harriman Critic Praises and Attacks Marked by Contention
Harold Ickes questions Averell Harriman’s leadership and motives noting his patronage ties to Harry Hopkins and urging scrutiny of his business influence. He recalls Harriman’s 1941 meeting over Bonneville power and accuses him of pressuring Reynolds Metals to favor monopolistic Alcoa. The critique extends to Harriman’s 1940 campaign role and his 1945 cabinet appointment under Truman.
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Harriman
Harry L. Hopkins
Harry Hopkins
Hopkins
Russia
London
Bonneville Power
The
Aluminum Co. of America
Alcoa
Reynolds Metals Co
Bonneville
Mr. Patterson
Averell Harriman
William Knudsen
Roosevelt
Wendell Willkie
Willkie
Averell
Wilkie
W. Averell Harriman
Cabinet
Tom Clark
Department of Justice
Washington
Truman