An organization of federated trade and commercial associations established in 1912 and composed of associate, individual and organization members, about 10,000 in all. The United States Chamber of Commerce was formed to encourage trade and commercial intercourse among the states and possessions of the United States and foreign nations, and to promote cooperation among business and industrial organizations in the country. Activities are carried on by 15 different departments: agriculture; commercial organizations; construction and civic; domestic distribution; finance; foreign commerce; insurance; manufacture; membership relations; natural resources production; publicity; research; resolutions and referenda; trade association; and transportation and communication. During 1939 the Chamber's activities were particularly centered on the statement 'What Helps Business Helps You,' and on an endeavor to bring about a wider understanding of business and its relation to economic progress. The president is W. Gibson Carey, Jr.; secretary, Ralph Bradford; 1615 H Street, N. W., Washington, D. C.
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