Glenn Leonidas Emmons | |
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Commissioner of Indian Affairs | |
In office August 10, 1953 – September 20, 1961 | |
President | Dwight D. Eisenhower |
Preceded by | Dillon S. Myer |
Succeeded by | Philleo Nash |
Personal details | |
Born | Atmore, Alabama | August 15, 1895
Died | March 14, 1980 (Aged 84) Albuquerque, New Mexico |
Political party | Republican |
Occupation | Banker, Politician |
Glenn Leonidas Emmons (1895-1980) was an American banker and politician who served as the Commissioner of the Bureau of Indian Affairs from 1953 to 1961 under President Dwight D. Eisenhower, succeeding Dillon S. Myer. in addition, he was a candidate for Governor of New Mexico in 1944.[1]