Clawson Roop

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General
J. Clawson Roop
Director of the United States Bureau of the Budget
In office
August 15, 1929 – March 3, 1933
Preceded by Herbert Lord
Succeeded by Lewis Douglas
Personal details
Born (1888-10-03)October 3, 1888
Upland, Pennsylvania
Died January 23, 1972(1972-01-23) (aged 83)
Fairfield, Connecticut
Political party Republican
Alma mater University of Pennsylvania
Military service
Rank Brigadier General
Battles/wars World War II

James Clawson Roop 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] He died in 1972 in Connecticut.[2]

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