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Press Conference, September 16, 1927

October 5, 2020

Date: September 16, 1927 Location: Washington, DC (Original document available here) THE PRESIDENT: I am not certain whether I can attend the International Exhibition of Paintings which is to be held at the Carnegie Institute in Pittsburgh on the 13th of October. I have been invited by Mr. James Francis Burke, former Member of Congress, […]

Press Conference, February 21, 1928

September 22, 2020

Date: February 21, 1928 Location: Washington, DC (Original document available here) I am attempting to lend what assistance I can to the problem of flood control through the Engineering Department and through conference with various members of the House and Senate that are particularly interested in it. I am afraid the present bill that has […]

Press Conference, March 2, 1928

August 17, 2020

Date: March 2, 1928 Location: Washington, D.C. (Original document available here) Several recommendations have been made to me for filling the vacancy in the judgeship. I don’t know whether any recommendations are of people outside the District. Of course, I should consider any recommendation that was made of any one that was legally eligible, but […]