Clawson Roop | |
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| 3rd Director of the Bureau of the Budget | |
| In office August 15, 1929 – March 3, 1933 | |
| President | Herbert Hoover |
| Preceded by | Herbert Lord |
| Succeeded by | Lewis Douglas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Clawson Roop October 3, 1888 Upland, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | January 23, 1972 (aged 83) Fairfield, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | University of Pennsylvania (BS) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| 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]