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OCC's 150th Anniversary: 1863-2013

Notable Comptrollers of the Currency

Comptrollers of the Currency made significant contributions to American history. Here are a few of their stories

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Comptroller Charles Dawes

Comptroller Charles G. Dawes – Nobel Prize winner, Vice President, U.S Ambassador to Great Britain. Dawes was also an accomplished musician and composer.

Comptroller Preston Delano – At 14 years, 107 days, Comptroller Delano's service was the longest of all Comptrollers.

Comptroller Lawrence O. Murray – Friend of President Theodore Roosevelt and banking reformer.

Comptroller James Saxon – Innovator, Visionary, Individualist.