About William H. Brett
Lived 1893 – 1989 (aged 95). William H. Brett was an American director.
William Howard Brett (December 31, 1893 – April 10, 1989) was an American government official and consultant who was Director of the United States Mint from 1954 to 1961.
Biography
William H. Brett, the son of William Howard Brett, was a native of Cleveland. He served in the United States Army during World War I and was educated at Dartmouth College. After college, he returned to Ohio and went into business. Brett was also a contestant on the game show "To Tell The Truth" dated August 13, 1957. After retiring from the Mint, Brett served as a financial consultant.
Brett died of pancreatic cancer at his home in Palm Desert, California on April 10, 1989.
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Who was William H. Brett?
Director of the US Mint (1893-1989)
When was William H. Brett born?
William H. Brett was born on 31 December 1893 in Cleveland.
When did William H. Brett die?
William H. Brett died on 10 April 1989 in Palm Desert.
What was William H. Brett's occupation?
William H. Brett was a director.
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William H. Brett was American.
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