Appointed Director of War Mobilization
Historical person
James Francis Byrnes Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for James Francis Byrnes, based on 16 World History Database records associated with United States of America.
Chronological biography
1942
Appointed Director of War Mobilization
Appointed Director of War Mobilization
1945
Appointed Secretary of State
1946
"Allied Control Council is neither governing Germany nor allowing Germany to govern"
"Allied Control Council is neither governing Germany nor allowing Germany to govern"
"Allied Control Council is neither governing Germany nor allowing Germany to govern"
"Allied Control Council is neither governing Germany nor allowing Germany to govern"
Burns protests to Russia about how it has stripped assets from Hungary
Burns protests to Russia about how it has stripped assets from Hungary
1947
The US & British authorize the German Economic Council, the basis for self-Government
The US & British authorize the German Economic Council, the basis for self-Government
The British support Byrnes proposals, Russia & France do not support them. Invites the other 3 German occupying powers to join their zones together
The British support Byrnes proposals, Russia & France do not support them. Invites the other 3 German occupying powers to join their zones together
Invites the other 3 German occupying powers to join their zones together
The US & British authorize the German Economic Council, the basis for self-Government
Titles and roles
President of USA · Secretary of State
Record provenance
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