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He has been a generous benefactor to local charities, including the [[Boys and Girls Club of greater Salem]].
He has been a generous benefactor to local charities, including the [[Boys and Girls Club of greater Salem]].
Jack Welch died on March 1st, 2020, at age 84.


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*"Markers needed to mark significant sites in Salem"'' Salem Evening News'', Dec. 1, 1999, p. A3
*"Markers needed to mark significant sites in Salem"'' Salem Evening News'', Dec. 1, 1999, p. A3
*"Jack Welch, GE Chairman and Son of Salem, dies; credited working-class upbringing for his corporate success" ''Salem News'', Mar.3, 2020, p.1

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Jack Welch, born John Francis Welch, Jr. on Nov. 19th, 1935, is a chemical engineer, businessman and author.

He was Chairman and CEO of General Electric from 1981-2001.

Welch grew up in Salem, living on 15 Lovett St., and attended Salem High School and UMass Amherst.

He has been a generous benefactor to local charities, including the Boys and Girls Club of greater Salem.

Jack Welch died on March 1st, 2020, at age 84.

See Also

  • Vertical File in Salem Collection - Welch, Jack
  • "Markers needed to mark significant sites in Salem" Salem Evening News, Dec. 1, 1999, p. A3
  • "Jack Welch, GE Chairman and Son of Salem, dies; credited working-class upbringing for his corporate success" Salem News, Mar.3, 2020, p.1