About John Cavanagh
Lived 1864 – 1957 (aged 93). John Cavanagh was an American politician and hatmaking.
Cavanagh Hats
Al Webb (b. February 15, 1920), who joined the company after the Second World War, was by 1961 Vice President of Sales for the Hat Corporation of America. At a 1961 PT reunion in Washington, DC, Webb accused his friend of having ruined the American hat industry. In response, Kennedy began carrying a hat with the Cavanagh Hats label clearly visible. The first incidence of this was when Kennedy met with Dwight D. Eisenhower on April 22, 1961, at Camp David.
Awards Citizen's Award, Jewish War Veterans, 1945 Cross of the Order of the Knights of Malta
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Cavanagh?
Hat manufacturer, mayor of Norwalk, Connecticut
When was John Cavanagh born?
John Cavanagh was born on 16 January 1864 in Connecticut.
When did John Cavanagh die?
John Cavanagh died on 24 January 1957 in Connecticut, Norwalk, Connecticut.
What was John Cavanagh's occupation?
John Cavanagh was a politician and hatmaking.
What nationality was John Cavanagh?
John Cavanagh was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Cavanagh (hatter)
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