President Lyndon B. Johnson nominated Andrew F. Brimmer, a distinguished economist and former University of Pennsylvania professor, to serve on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. Brimmer’s appointment marked the first time an African American was selected for this influential economic role, shaping U.S. monetary policy at the highest level. His tenure set a historic precedent for diversity in American financial leadership.
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