Tuesday, May 8th, 2012 (1900-1949) Industrialist and president of U.S. Steel who became chairman of the War Resources board (1939-1940). Lend Lease Administrator 1941- 1943; Secretary of State 1944-1945. Share on Facebook Tags: History , Lend-Lease , Twentieth Century , U.S. Steel , United States , United States Secretary of State , Wars