Which company did Alfred Bedford serve as president in 1917?

Which company did Alfred Bedford serve as president in 1917?

• A. Standard Oil of New Jersey
• B. Texaco
• C. Chevron
• D. Exxon

Answer: (A)

Leading a major oil company during World War I, Alfred Bedford served as president of Standard Oil of New Jersey in 1917. After the 1911 breakup of the Standard Oil trust, Standard Oil of New Jersey became a dominant national operator, guiding refining, distribution, and wartime logistics to keep fuel supplies steady as the U.S. mobilized. The other names refer to different companies or later branding, not the organization Bedford led in that year. Texaco was a separate company, Chevron originated from Standard Oil of California and later merged with Texaco, and Exxon is a later brand tied to the legacy of the Standard Oil companies. Thus, Standard Oil of New Jersey is the correct association for 1917.

Leading a major oil company during World War I, Alfred Bedford served as president of Standard Oil of New Jersey in 1917. After the 1911 breakup of the Standard Oil trust, Standard Oil of New Jersey became a dominant national operator, guiding refining, distribution, and wartime logistics to keep fuel supplies steady as the U.S. mobilized. The other names refer to different companies or later branding, not the organization Bedford led in that year. Texaco was a separate company, Chevron originated from Standard Oil of California and later merged with Texaco, and Exxon is a later brand tied to the legacy of the Standard Oil companies. Thus, Standard Oil of New Jersey is the correct association for 1917.