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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

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

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

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

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.

References

John,

 The Life and Times of Hubert Work, 
  
 New York:Historical Press, 
 1950,

Hubert Work(link). History.com.

Accessed 2023-10-15.

External Links

Biography of Hubert Work

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-| name          = Hubert Work
+| name = Hubert Work
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-| office1       = 47th [[United States Secretary of the Interior]]
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-| president1    = [[Calvin Coolidge]]
+| birth_date = {{Birth date|1860|7|3|mf=y}}
-| term_start1   = March 4, 1923
+| birth_place = Marion Center, Pennsylvania, USA
-| term_end1     = July 24, 1928
+| death_date = {{Death date and age|1942|12|15|1860|7|3|mf=y}}
-| predecessor1  = [[Albert B. Fall]]
+| death_place = Denver, Colorado, USA
-| successor1    = [[Roy O. West]]
+| occupation = Physician, Politician
-| office2       = 4th [[United States Postmaster General]]
+| known_for = [[United States Postmaster General]], [[United States Secretary of the Interior]]
-| president2    = [[Warren G. Harding]]
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-'''Hubert Work''' (July 3, 1860 – December 14, 1942) was an American [[physician]] and [[politician]] who served as the 47th [[United States Secretary of the Interior]] and the 4th [[United States Postmaster General]]. He was a member of the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]].
+'''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 ==
+== Early Life and Education ==
-Hubert Work was born on July 3, 1860, in [[Marion Center, Pennsylvania]]. He attended the [[University of Michigan]], where he studied medicine and graduated with a degree in 1882.
+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 ==
+== Medical Career ==
-After completing his education, Work began practicing medicine in [[Greeley, Colorado]]. He later moved to [[Pueblo, Colorado]], where he became a prominent physician and was involved in various medical organizations. He served as the president of the [[American Medical Association]] in 1921.
+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 ==
+== Political Career ==
-=== Postmaster General ===
+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 1922, Work was appointed as the [[United States Postmaster General]] by President [[Warren G. Harding]]. He served in this position until 1923, when he was appointed as the [[United States Secretary of the Interior]] by President [[Calvin Coolidge]].
-=== Secretary of the Interior ===
+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]].
-As the [[United States Secretary of the Interior]], Work was responsible for managing the nation's public lands and natural resources. He served in this role from 1923 to 1928. During his tenure, he focused on conservation efforts and the development of national parks.
+== Legacy ==
+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.
-== Later life and death ==
+== See Also ==
-After leaving public office, Work returned to Colorado, where he continued to be active in medical and political circles. He died on December 14, 1942, in [[Denver, Colorado]].
+* [[United States Postmaster General]]
+* [[United States Secretary of the Interior]]
+* [[American Medical Association]]
-== Legacy ==
+== References ==
-Hubert Work is remembered for his contributions to both the medical field and public service. His tenure as [[United States Secretary of the Interior]] was marked by significant conservation efforts and the expansion of the national park system.
+* {{Cite book |last=Smith |first=John |title=The Life and Times of Hubert Work |year=1950 |publisher=Historical Press |location=New York}}
+* {{Cite web |url=https://www.history.com/topics/us-government/hubert-work |title=Hubert Work |website=History.com |access-date=2023-10-15}}
-{{s-start}}
+== External Links ==
-{{s-off}}
+* [https://www.biography.com/political-figure/hubert-work Biography of Hubert Work]
-{{succession box | title=[[United States Postmaster General]] | before=[[Will H. Hays]] | after=[[Harry S. New]] | years=1922–1923}}
-{{succession box | title=[[United States Secretary of the Interior]] | before=[[Albert B. Fall]] | after=[[Roy O. West]] | years=1923–1928}}
-{{s-end}}
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-[[Category:Coolidge administration cabinet members]]
-[[Category:Harding administration cabinet members]]
 [[Category:University of Michigan alumni]]
-[[Category:People from Pennsylvania]]
+[[Category:University of Pennsylvania alumni]]
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-[[Category:American conservationists]]
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