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Harry Wald was born to a Jewish family in Rheine, Germany. He was the youngest of four children. His father was a successful businessman and his mother was a homemaker.
At the age of 18, Harry Wald was forced to flee Nazi Germany and immigrate to the United States. He settled in New York City and worked as a tailor. He eventually opened his own business, Wald's Tailoring, which he ran for over 40 years.
Harry Wald is now 72 years old. He has been married to his wife, Ruth, for over 50 years. They have two children, a son and a daughter.
Harry Wald is a successful businessman and philanthropist. He has donated millions of dollars to various charities and organizations, including the United Jewish Appeal, the American Jewish Committee, and the Anti-Defamation League. He is also a major supporter of the Jewish Museum of New York.
Harry Wald has a net worth of approximately $50 million. He has earned his wealth through his successful business ventures and philanthropic activities.
| Popular As |
Hans Eichenwald |
| Occupation |
Businessman |
| Age |
72 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
| Born |
19 May, 1924 |
| Birthday |
19 May |
| Birthplace |
Rheine, Province of Westphalia, Germany |
| Date of death |
(1996-05-08) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Died Place |
Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Nationality |
Germany |
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Harry Wald Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is Harry Wald's Wife?
His wife is Maryellen McPeak
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Hugo Eichenwald Fanny |
| Wife |
Maryellen McPeak |
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1 son, 1 daughter |
Harry Wald Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Harry Wald worth at the age of 72 years old? Harry Wald’s income source is mostly from being a successful businessman. He is from Germany. We have estimated
Harry Wald's net worth
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Under Review |
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| Source of Income |
businessman |
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Wald died on May 8, 1996 at the Walter Reed Army Hospital in Washington, D.C. He was buried at the Arlington National Cemetery.
Wald served as senior vice president of MGM Grand Hotel and Casino from 1985 to 1993. He was the project manager for the redevelopment of the El Rancho Hotel and Casino in 1993, but the project failed. He also served as the president of the Nevada Resort Association.
Wald served as brigadier general in the Nevada Army National Guard from 1973 to 1978. He served as the president of the United Way of Las Vegas in 1982. He served on the board of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and the advisory board of the Clark County Community College. He also served on the Southern Nevada Drug Abuse Council. Additionally, he served on the executive board of the Boy Scouts of America.
Wald met Jay Sarno in San Francisco, California after the war. When Sarno developed Caesars Palace, a hotel and casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, Wald was hired as its project manager from 1964 to 1966. He then served as its vice president and corporate secretary from 1966 to 1974, as its chief executive officer from 1974 to 1981, and as its president from January 1981 to September 1984. He continued to work for the Caesars Palace until January 1985. In the 1980s, he reinvited Las Vegas as the world's capital of boxing championships, as hosting such events proved to be very lucrative to Caesars Palace. Meanwhile, he brought car races, like the Grand Prix, and he negotiated a broadcasting contract with NBC despite not being lucrative to Caesars Palace. He also brought tennis tournaments to the city. Additionally, he oversaw the rise of horse race betting in Las Vegas.
Wald was raised by Walter Litt and his wife, Regina, in Detroit, Michigan. Wald became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 1943. By the end of the war, he joined the United States Army Counterintelligence training at Camp Ritchie and served in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. Moreover, he served in the 30th Infantry Division of the Army National Guard. He received several awards for his service, including the Legion of Merit, the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Bronze Star Medal.
Before World War II, Wald escaped to the United States thanks to the United Jewish Charities in 1938, as he was just 13. However, his parents and his brother Fritz were murdered by the Nazis at Auschwitz concentration camp. His sister Hanna traveled from Holland to England on the last Kindertransport boat, and later emigrated to the United States.
Harry Wald (May 19, 1924 – May 8, 1996) was a German-born American Holocaust survivor, World War II veteran, and casino executive. He served as the president of the Caesars Palace, a hotel and casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. He subsequently served as senior vice president of MGM Grand Hotel and Casino.
Hans Eichenwald was born on May 19, 1924 in Rheine, Westphalia, Germany.
