john henry maccracken (september 30, 1875 – february 1, 1948) was an american academic administrator who served as president of westminster college and lafayette college. when he was chosen as president of westminster college in 1899, maccracken was the youngest college president in the united states. maccracken was the son of henry maccracken, a chancellor of new york university, and the brother of henry noble maccracken, a president of vassar college.