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Willard Rockwell | |
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| Born | March 30, 1888 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | October 16, 1978 (aged 90) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Resting place | Homewood Cemetery, Pittsburgh |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| Occupation(s) | Business executive, Engineer |
| Known for | Founder of Rockwell International |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Clara Whitcomb Thayer |
| Children | 5 |
| Awards | Henry Laurence Gantt Medal (1974) |
Willard Frederick Rockwell, Sr. (March 31, 1888 – October 16, 1978) was an American engineer businessman who helped shape and name what eventually became the Rockwell International company. He created and directed a number of major corporations with a wide range of products for the automobile and aviation and related industries. By the 1970s he was a leading figure in American defense industries. "If it moves, we probably made something on it," was his boast.[1]
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