William H. Brett

For other people with the same name, see William Brett (disambiguation).

William Howard Brett (December 31, 1893 – April 10, 1989) was Director of the United States Mint from 1954 to 1961.

Biography

William H. Brett, the son of William Howard Brett,[1] was a native of Cleveland. He served in the United States Army during World War I and was educated at Dartmouth College.[2] After college, he returned to Ohio and went into business.[2]

In 1954, President of the United States Dwight D. Eisenhower nominated Brett to be Director of the United States Mint, and Brett held this post from July 1954 to January 1961.[2] He was a contestant on What's My Line? on November 25, 1956.[3] 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.[2]

Brett died of pancreatic cancer at his home in Palm Desert, California on April 10, 1989.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Father's profile from Encyclopedia of Cleveland History
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "William H. Brett, 95, Former Mint Director", New York Times, Apr. 13, 1989
  3. ↑ What's My Line? Episode Guide
Government offices
Preceded by
Nellie Tayloe Ross		 Director of the United States Mint
July 1954 – January 1961 		Succeeded by
Eva Adams
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