Hubert Work
| Name | Hubert Work |
| Birth name | |
| Birth date | July
3, 1860 |
| Birth place | Marion Center, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Death date | December 15, 1942 (aged 82) |
| Death place | Denver, Colorado, USA |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Physician, Politician |
| Years active | |
| Organization | |
| Known for | United States Postmaster General, United States Secretary of the Interior |
| Notable works | |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Website | |
Hubert Work (July 3, 1860 – December 15, 1942) was an American physician and politician. He served as the United States Postmaster General from 1922 to 1923 and as the United States Secretary of the Interior from 1923 to 1928 under President Warren G. Harding and President Calvin Coolidge.
Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]
Hubert Work was born in Marion Center, Pennsylvania. He attended the University of Michigan, where he studied medicine, and later graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine.
Medical Career[edit | edit source]
After completing his education, Work began his medical practice in Pueblo, Colorado. He became a prominent figure in the medical community and was involved in various medical organizations. He was known for his contributions to the field of psychiatry and served as the president of the American Medical Association.
Political Career[edit | edit source]
Work's political career began when he was appointed as the United States Postmaster General by President Harding in 1922. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing the operations of the United States Postal Service.
In 1923, Work was appointed as the United States Secretary of the Interior by President Coolidge. During his tenure, he focused on issues related to natural resources, public lands, and Native American affairs.
Legacy[edit | edit source]
Hubert Work is remembered for his dual contributions to both medicine and politics. His leadership in the Department of the Interior helped shape policies regarding the management of the nation's natural resources.
See Also[edit | edit source]
- United States Postmaster General
- United States Secretary of the Interior
- American Medical Association
References[edit | edit source]
- "Hubert Work". History.com. Retrieved 2023-10-15.
External Links[edit | edit source]
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