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Domestic News July 7, 1928

The Daily Alaska Empire

Juneau, Juneau County, Alaska

What is this article about?

President Coolidge receives resignation of Secretary of Commerce Herbert C. Hoover at his Summer White House in Superior, Wis., on July 7. Hoover invited to visit en route to California. Coolidge to accept only after selecting successor, similar to Dr. Work's resignation for Republican campaign role.

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SECRETARY OF COMMERCE E TO LEAVE CABINET
Coolidge Receives Resignation at His Summer White House

SUPERIOR, Wis., July 7.- The resignation of Herbert C. Hoover, from the Cabinet, as Secretary of Commerce, is in effect at President Coolidge's pleasure. The resignation has been received at the Summer White House in a telegram President Coolidge has wired Secretary Hoover to stop off here as his guest when on his way to California next week. It is expected the President will follow the same procedure in resignation case of Hoover and Dr. Work, the latter of the Department of the Interior, which he followed at previous times, namely accepting resignation only when he had decided upon successors. Dr. Work resigned to take complete charge of the Republican campaign as Chairman of the Republican National Committee.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics Appointment

What keywords are associated?

Hoover Resignation Coolidge Cabinet Secretary Of Commerce Dr Work Republican Campaign

What entities or persons were involved?

Herbert C. Hoover President Coolidge Dr. Work

Where did it happen?

Superior, Wis.

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Superior, Wis.

Event Date

July 7

Key Persons

Herbert C. Hoover President Coolidge Dr. Work

Outcome

resignations in effect at president's pleasure; to be accepted only after successors decided. dr. work to chair republican national committee.

Event Details

Resignation of Herbert C. Hoover as Secretary of Commerce received by President Coolidge via telegram at Summer White House. Hoover invited to stop as guest en route to California. Expected procedure mirrors that for Dr. Work's resignation from Interior Department.

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