Clawson Roop
| General James Clawson Roop |
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| 3rd Director of the United States Bureau of the Budget | |
| In office August 15, 1929 – March 3, 1933 |
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| President | Herbert Hoover |
| Preceded by | Herbert Lord |
| Succeeded by | Lewis W. Douglas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 3, 1888 Upland, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | Error: Need valid death date (first date): year, month, day 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 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 the University of Pennsylvania. He was an engineer office in World War I and rose to the rank of lieutenant colonel. During World War II, he served as Brigadier General. President Herbert Hoover, on the resignation of Herbert Lord, appointed Roop as U.S. Director of Bureau of the Budget, a post he held from August 15, 1929 until March 4, 1933.[1]
He died on January 23, 1972 in Fairfield, Connecticut, at the age of 83.[1]
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