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Will H. Hays 1879-1954, American politician and motion-picture executive, b. Sullivan, Ind.; his original name was William Harrison Hays. Hays became active in Indiana political affairs, was chairman of the Republican state committee, and served (1918-21) as chairman of the Republican National Committee. He was (1921-22) Postmaster General under President Harding. As president (1922-45) of the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America, he administered the motion-picture moral code (popularly called the "Hays Code" ), which was promulgated (1934) by agreement of the leading men of the industry.

Bibliography: See his memoirs (1955).

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hay¹ / hā/ • n. grass that has been mown and dried for use as fodder. PHRASES: hit the hay inf. go to bed. hay² • n. a country dance with interweaving steps similar to a reel. ∎ a winding figure in such a dance.

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