Morgenthau

[ mawr-guhn-thaw or, for 1, -tou ]

/ ˈmɔr gənˌθɔ or, for 1, -ˌtaʊ /

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noun

Henry, 1856–1946, U.S. financier and diplomat, born in Germany.

his son, Henry, Jr., 1891–1967, U.S. statesman: Secretary of the Treasury 1934–45.

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States should not have to be bound by the law, writes Robert Morgenthau.
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Morgenthau, who also led the investigation into Lloyds, said several other banks in New York are subject to his probe.
The New York Connection to Iran's Weapons Procurement|Dan Rather|September 15, 2009|DAILY BEAST
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His name, as also the name of his chief, Mr. Morgenthau, is indissolubly connected with our early prisoners.
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An examination of the books by Mr. Morgenthau and others does not bear this out.
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