John Ward
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| John Ward | |
| Occupation | Sixth President of NYSE (1831-1834) |
|---|---|
John Ward was the sixth president of the New York Stock & Exchange Board, which in 1863 shortened its name to the New York Stock Exchange. Ward succeeded Russell H. Nevins as president.[1][2]
Background[edit]
The exchange, which had been created in 1792 with the signing of the Buttonwood Agreement, was formally organized with a constitution drafted in 1817.
Ward was known as "Honest John Ward." His sister, Julia Ward Howe, was the author of the "Battle Hymn of the Republic."[3][4]
References[edit]
- ↑ The New York Stock Exchange: its history, its contribution to national .... Google Books.
- ↑ Presidents and Chairmen of The New York Stock Exchange. New York Stock Exchange.
- ↑ Obituaries. University of California Press.
- ↑ Harriot Beecher Stowe. Google Books.