page_title: James A. Farrell
hierarchical_section_title: James A. Farrell
caption_attribution_description: English: Title: 3/4 length portrait of U.S. Steel president James A. Farrell in front of train, circa 1920 Publication:Los Angeles Times Publication date:1920 Notes:Handwriting on negative states "James A. Farrell" Farrell US Steel"
context_page_description: James Augustine Farrell Sr. was president of US Steel from 1911 to 1932. A major business figure of his era, Farrell expanded US Steel by a factor of five during his presidency, turning it into America's first billion-dollar company. Farrell was also a champion and early pioneer of export markets, who massively expanded US steel exports to the world with the help of the shipping subsidiary he founded, the Isthmian Steamship Company.
context_section_description: James Augustine Farrell Sr. (February 15, 1863 – March 28, 1943) was president of US Steel from 1911 to 1932. A major business figure of his era, Farrell expanded US Steel by a factor of five during his presidency, turning it into America's first billion-dollar company. Farrell was also a champion and early pioneer of export markets, who massively expanded US steel exports to the world with the help of the shipping subsidiary he founded, the Isthmian Steamship Company.
caption: Farrell circa 1920
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