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Jack Welch, born John Francis Welch, Jr. (Nov. 19, 1935 - Mar.1, 2020), was 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.

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-Jack Welch (born John Francis Welch, Jr. on Nov. 19th, 1935)
+Jack Welch, born John Francis Welch, Jr. (Nov. 19, 1935 - Mar.1, 2020), was a chemical engineer, businessman and author.
-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 attending Salem High School and UMass Amherst.
+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.
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 ==See Also==
-*[http://innopac.noblenet.org/record=b1984310~S24 Jack : Straight From the Gut] Jack Welch
+*Vertical File in Salem Collection - '''Welch, Jack'''
+*[http://evergreen.noblenet.org/eg/opac/record/1984310?locg=63 Jack : Straight From the Gut] Jack Welch
 *"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