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Harrington served as WPA Commissioner until his death in 1940 at age 53. Under
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ideals and training of the Army. Men of this type are hard to replace.
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Long-range Public Investment: The Forgotten Legacy of the New Deal
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built in Maryland was named in honor of Colonel Harrington. The
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