“Financial empowerment for all segments of our communities remains vital to our country’s future, but we still have far to go in our work to develop financial literacy for all,” said D. Bryan Jordan, chairman, president and CEO of First Horizon National Corp. “We salute visionary leaders who will help us continue to learn the lessons history teaches us by renaming this important structure the Freedman’s Bank Building.” 

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Huntington Bank applauds Sec. Lew and the Treasury Department for selecting the name Freedman’s Bank Building, which will serve as a constant reminder of the courage of Lincoln and the contributions of all African Americans. At a time when our country is facing enormous challenges, it is important to remember those moments in history that made us great.”…..Stephen D. Steinour, chairman, president and CEO of Huntington Bancshares Inc.

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