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*[[University of Pennsylvania]]: Penn Libraries: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts. <ref>University of Pennsylvania URL: www.library.upenn.edu/kislak/ Search: "David J. Mahoney papers"</ref>
*[[University of Pennsylvania]]: Penn Libraries: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts.<ref>University of Pennsylvania URL: www.library.upenn.edu/kislak/ Search: "David J. Mahoney papers"</ref>
*[[Dana Foundation]]. <ref>Dana Foundation URL: www.dana.org</ref>
*[[Dana Foundation]].<ref>Dana Foundation URL: www.dana.org</ref>
*[[Medal of Honor|Congressional Medal of Honor Society]]. <ref>Congressional Medal of Honor Society URL: www.cmohs.org (click "LEARN MORE" and then click "HomeofHeroes")</ref> <ref>Congressional Medal of Honor Society -- Home of Heroes alternate search (directly to page): Home of Heroes National Patriots Award roster URL: www.homeofheroes.com/moh/history/society_award_roster.html)</ref>
*[[Medal of Honor|Congressional Medal of Honor Society]].<ref>Congressional Medal of Honor Society URL: www.cmohs.org (click "LEARN MORE" and then click "HomeofHeroes")</ref> <ref>Congressional Medal of Honor Society -- Home of Heroes alternate search (directly to page): Home of Heroes National Patriots Award roster URL: www.homeofheroes.com/moh/history/society_award_roster.html)</ref>
*[[Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans]]. <ref>Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans URL: www.horatioalger.org</ref>
*[[Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans]].<ref>Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans URL: www.horatioalger.org</ref>
*[[Lasker Foundation]]. <ref>Lasker Foundation URL: www.laskerfoundation.org</ref>
*[[Lasker Foundation]].<ref>Lasker Foundation URL: www.laskerfoundation.org</ref>
*[[Nixon Presidential Library and Museum]]. <ref>Nixon Presidential Library and Museum URL: www.nixonlibrary.gov</ref> <ref>Nixon Presidential Library and Museum: Google search: "Nixon Library American Revolution Bicentennial David Mahoney"</ref>
*[[Nixon Presidential Library and Museum]].<ref>Nixon Presidential Library and Museum URL: www.nixonlibrary.gov</ref> <ref>Nixon Presidential Library and Museum: Google search: "Nixon Library American Revolution Bicentennial David Mahoney"</ref>
*[[National Archives and Records Administration]]. <ref>National Archives and Records Administration URL (direct link to official White House photo showing [[Speaker of the United States House of Representatives]], [[Carl Albert]]; [[President of the United States]], [[Richard Nixon]]; [[Chief Justice of the United States]], [[Warren Burger]]; and [[United States Bicentennial|Chairman of the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission]], David Mahoney, pictured in the [[Charters of Freedom|Rotunda for the Charters of Freedom]] in the [[National Archives Building]]): research.archives.gov/description/5928243</ref>
*[[National Archives and Records Administration]].<ref>National Archives and Records Administration URL (direct link to official White House photo showing [[Speaker of the United States House of Representatives]], [[Carl Albert]]; [[President of the United States]], [[Richard Nixon]]; [[Chief Justice of the United States]], [[Warren Burger]]; and [[United States Bicentennial|Chairman of the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission]], David Mahoney, pictured in the [[Charters of Freedom|Rotunda for the Charters of Freedom]] in the [[National Archives Building]]): research.archives.gov/description/5928243</ref>
*[[Harvard Medical School]]. <ref>Harvard Medical School URL: hms.harvard.edu</ref>
*[[Harvard Medical School]].<ref>Harvard Medical School URL: hms.harvard.edu</ref>
*[[People (magazine)|People]]. January 31, 1983 <ref>People, January 31, 1983, Vol. 19; No. 4; Page 31</ref>
*[[People (magazine)|People]]. January 31, 1983<ref>People, January 31, 1983, Vol. 19; No. 4; Page 31</ref>
*[[Time (magazine)|Time]]. June 20, 1983 <ref>Time, June 20, 1983, vol. 121; No. 25; Page 62</ref>
*[[Time (magazine)|Time]]. June 20, 1983<ref>Time, June 20, 1983, vol. 121; No. 25; Page 62</ref>
*[[The New York Times]]. June 7, 1983 <ref>The New York Times, June 7, 1983; Business Digest (section), Page D1</ref>
*[[The New York Times]]. June 7, 1983<ref>The New York Times, June 7, 1983; Business Digest (section), Page D1</ref>


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David J. Mahoney (May 17, 1923-May 1, 2000) was an American business leader, philanthropist and author.

Early years

David Joseph Mahoney Jr. was born of first generation Irish-American parents in the Throgs Neck section of the Bronx, New York. His father, David Mahoney Sr., was a construction crane operator. Mahoney's mother, Loretta Cahill, was a telephone operator for 22 years with New York Bell.

Career

Attended the Wharton School of Finance and Commerce at the University of Pennsylvania. Studies were interrupted due to the onset of World War II. Entered the Army as a private and emerged as a captain in the infantry three years later. Stationed in Okinawa, Japan after the end of the war. After service, worked at the Ruthraff and Ryan Ad Agency's Manhattan office while resuming studies at Wharton. Received his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Pennsylvania and was made account executive at Ruthraff and Ryan. Resigned his position at Ruthraff and Ryan in 1951 and went into business for himself, forming David J. Mahoney, Inc. (advertising agency), and was soon handling eight accounts, including Noxzema and White Rock. Another account was Good Humor where he eventually rose to the position of Vice President. Sold his ad agency in 1956 and became President of Good Humor. Accepted an offer five years later to become Executive Vice President of Colgate-Palmolive. Stayed at Colgate-Palmolive until 1961, having expanded the company's operations considerably. Became President of Canada Dry in 1966 with the support and guidance of industrialist Norton Simon. The following year, Norton Simon, Inc. was formed with the consolidation of Canada Dry, Hunts Food and Industries and the McCall Corporation. Appointed President and Chief Operating Officer as part of a three-person group running the company. Emerged as its first President and Chief Executive Officer, becoming Chairman in 1970. Appointed by U.S. President Nixon during that year as Chairman of the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission.

Commitment to health issues

Gradually, Mahoney turned his attention to public health. By 1977 (while still at Norton Simon), became Chairman of the Dana Foundation. Began shifting the organization away from its traditional mission of supporting broader health and educational programs and focusing its grants almost exclusively on neuroscience. Founded the Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives, a foundation organization of approximately 190 neuroscientists including Nobel laureate James D. Watson. Members of the Dana Alliance focus on educating the public about their field. Dipped into his own fortune to endow programs in neuroscience at Harvard and at the University of Pennsylvania. Sat on the Board of Advisors of the David Mahoney Institute of neurological sciences at the University of Pennsylvania and served as Chairman of the Governing Council of the Harvard-Mahoney Neuroscience Institute at Harvard Medical School. Upon Mahoney's death, William Safire was elected Chairman of the Dana Foundation.

Personal life

Married Barbara "Bobbie" Ann Moore on May 5, 1951 (d. 1/1975). They had two children: David J. Mahoney III, born on April 15, 1960 (d. 8/2000), and Barbara Ann, born on August 12, 1962. Bobbie had worked as a model. Married Hildegarde "Hillie" Merrill, the former Mrs. Arthur C. Merrill, on June 24, 1978. Hillie also worked as a model, and had two sons from her previous marriage: Robert "Bob" A. Merrill and Arthur Merrill Jr.

Death

David J. Mahoney died on May 2, 2000 at his home in Palm Beach, Florida, of heart failure. He was seventy-six years old.

Awards

Award named in honor of David Mahoney:

Awarded every two years, the David Mahoney Prize [of the Harvard Mahoney Neuroscience Institute (at Harvard University)] was established in 1995 to honor individuals who have significantly increased public awareness about brain science and disorders of the nervous system.

References

Publications

  • Confessions of a Street-Smart Manager (with Richard Conarroe). Foreword by William Safire. ISBN 9780671625368.
  • The Longevity Strategy: How to Live to 100 Using the Brain-Body Connection (with Richard Restak, M.D.). Foreword by William Safire. ISBN 9780471327943.


  1. ^ University of Pennsylvania URL: www.library.upenn.edu/kislak/ Search: "David J. Mahoney papers"
  2. ^ Dana Foundation URL: www.dana.org
  3. ^ Congressional Medal of Honor Society URL: www.cmohs.org (click "LEARN MORE" and then click "HomeofHeroes")
  4. ^ Congressional Medal of Honor Society -- Home of Heroes alternate search (directly to page): Home of Heroes National Patriots Award roster URL: www.homeofheroes.com/moh/history/society_award_roster.html)
  5. ^ Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans URL: www.horatioalger.org
  6. ^ Lasker Foundation URL: www.laskerfoundation.org
  7. ^ Nixon Presidential Library and Museum URL: www.nixonlibrary.gov
  8. ^ Nixon Presidential Library and Museum: Google search: "Nixon Library American Revolution Bicentennial David Mahoney"
  9. ^ National Archives and Records Administration URL (direct link to official White House photo showing Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, Carl Albert; President of the United States, Richard Nixon; Chief Justice of the United States, Warren Burger; and Chairman of the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission, David Mahoney, pictured in the Rotunda for the Charters of Freedom in the National Archives Building): research.archives.gov/description/5928243
  10. ^ Harvard Medical School URL: hms.harvard.edu
  11. ^ People, January 31, 1983, Vol. 19; No. 4; Page 31
  12. ^ Time, June 20, 1983, vol. 121; No. 25; Page 62
  13. ^ The New York Times, June 7, 1983; Business Digest (section), Page D1
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