Harold Gavin Leedy

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Harold Gavin Leedy (1892–1989) was an American banker who led the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City from 1941 to 1961.

Early life and education: He was born in Benton, Missouri, and grew up in Cameron, Missouri. Leedy attended William Jewell College, where he earned a BA, and then studied law at the Kansas City School of Law (now the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Law). He interrupted his studies to serve in World War I and was wounded in France. After the war, he returned to Kansas City to finish his law degree and later taught there; one of his students was Harry S. Truman.

Federal Reserve career: Leedy joined the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City in 1938 as general counsel and became president in 1941, a position he held until 1961. He preceded by George Hamilton and was succeeded by George H. Clay.

Death: Leedy died on July 28, 1989, in Kansas City, Missouri, at age 97.