Clawson Roop
| General J. Clawson Roop | |
|---|---|
| 3rd Director of the United States Bureau of the Budget | |
| In office August 15, 1929 – March 3, 1933 | |
| President | Herbert Hoover |
| Preceded by | Herbert Lord |
| Succeeded by | Lewis W. Douglas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 3, 1888 Upland, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | January 23, 1972 (aged 83) Fairfield, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Resting place | None |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | University of Pennsylvania |
| Military service | |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
James Clawson Roop (October 3, 1888 - January 23, 1972) was director of the United States Bureau of the Budget (now to the Office of Management and Budget) from August 15, 1929 to March 3, 1933, during the administration of President Herbert Hoover.[1]
Biography
Born in Upland, Pennsylvania. Roop attended to the University of Pennsylvania. During the World War II, and he was to served as the Brigadier General. President Herbert Hoover was to appointed by Roop, who resignation of Herbert Lord. He was to served as the U.S. Director of Bureau of the Budget, from August 15, 1929 until March 4, 1933.
He died there on January 23, 1972 in Fairfield, Connecticut, at the age of 83.[2]
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