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President Roosevelt appoints Admiral Capps to represent the Navy Department on a committee that will report on the organization, condition, and needs of the Executive Government.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-10-08
President Roosevelt is forming an Advisory Board on Fuels and Structural Materials to investigate greater efficiency and safety in fuels, construction materials, and mining. Roosevelt has invited representatives of government offices engaged in construction and engineering, industry experts, and representatives from national engineering and similar organizations to serve as members. Roosevelt has appointed Rear Admiral W. L. Capps to serve as an ex-officio member as Chief of the United States Navy Department Bureau of Construction and Repair.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-03-03