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Lewis Strauss - American banker and chairman of the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission (1896-1974)

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Career in Finance

Strauss began his career in finance at Kuhn, Loeb & Co. and became a successful investment banker.
Joining Kuhn, Loeb & Co.
1919
Strauss started working at Kuhn, Loeb & Co. after being introduced by Herbert Hoover and Felix M. Warburg.
Rise in Finance
1920s
Strauss became a full partner in 1929 and made significant contributions to the firm, including arranging financing for railroads and steel companies.
Compensation Milestone
1926
Strauss's yearly compensation reached $75,000 (equivalent to $1,291,000 in 2023).
Full Partnership
1929
Strauss became a full partner at Kuhn, Loeb & Co. and began making a million dollars a year.

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