"WELL, I DECLARE!"

GENERAL DAWES LEARNS OF HIS VICE-PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATION OVER THE RADIO

Cleveland, Ohio (JFK+50) On June 13, 1924, Brig. General Charles G. Dawes was nominated by the Republican National Convention meeting here in Cleveland for the office of Vice-President of the United States.

The Associated Press reports that the General was taken by surprise when the announcement of his nomination came over the radio.  Mr. Dawes had only one comment...

"Well, I declare!"

SOURCES

"Dawes Nominated Vice-President; Butler Is Chosen Chairman of G.O.P," The Evening Star, Washington, D.C., June 13, 1924, Chronicling America, Library of Congress, www.loc.gov/

"'Well, I Declare,' Is Terse Comment Of 'Hell and Maria' Dawes on Victory," The Evening Star, Washington, D.C., June 13, 1924, Chronicling America, Library of Congress, www.loc.gov/

 

 

Coolidge and Dawes

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"MIDDLE WEST NEEDS TO BE HOME OF NEXT VP NOMINEE"

DAWES SUGGESTED AS COOLIDGE RUNNING MATE IN 1924

Washington, D.C. (JFK+50) On April 20, 1924, N.O. Messenger, writing in the Sunday Star, suggests "the real motive" behind talk in Republican party circles suggesting Charles G. Dawes* be made temporary chairman of the Republican National Convention of 1924 is in "the hope...to get him" on the ticket as vice-presidential nominee.

Party leaders, Mr. Messenger writes, believe the middle-west needs to be the home of the next Republican vice-presidential nominee.

*Charles Gates Dawes (1865-1951) was born in Marietta, Ohio & attended University of Cincinnati & UC College of Law.  He won the Nobel Prize for his work on WWI reparations & served as VPOTUS 1925-1929.  CGD was US ambassador to UK 1929-1931.

SOURCE

"See A Winning Ticket In Coolidge and Dawes," by N.O. Messenger, The Sunday Star, April 20, 1924, Chronicling America, Library of Congress, www.loc.gov/

 

 

Charles G. Dawes

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"INVESTIGATION OF GERMANY'S FINANCIAL POSITION"

DAWES & YOUNG INVITED TO BE UNOFFICIAL U.S. REPRESENTATIVES ON REPARATION COMMITTEE

Paris, France (JFK+50) On December 15, 1923, "the reparation* committee...officially announced that it would extend invitations to General Charles G. Dawes** and Owen D. Young***...to be the unofficial representatives of the United States on the expert committees which are to investigate Germany's financial position."

Gen. Dawes is the former Director of the American budget and Mr. Young is a New York lawyer and banker.

*reparation is the making of amends for a wrong that has been done by paying money to those who have been wronged

**Charles Gates Dawes (1885-1951) was born in Marietta, Ohio & received his law degree at the University of Cincinnati School of Law.  CGD received the Nobel Prize for his work on a reparations plan at the end of WWI.  He was VPOTUS 1925-1929. 

***Owen D. Young (1874-1962) was born in Van Hornesville, New York & educated at the Boston University School of Law.  ODY founded General Electric & Radio Corporation of America.  He was chairman of the 2nd committee in Paris which drafted his plan for the settlement of reparations & established the Bank for International Settlements.

 SOURCES

"Dawes and Young Invited to Sit in Inquiry by Allies," The Evening Star, Washington, D.C., December 15, 1923, Chronicling America, Library of Congress, www.loc.gov/

"Owen D. Young," Britannica, www.britannica.com/

 

 

Owen D. Young

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"LITTLE WHITE CHURCH WITH GREEN SHUTTERS & SHINGLED ROOF"

PRESIDENT HARDING ATTENDS CHURCH IN PALM BEACH

Palm Beach, Florida (JFK+50) On Sunday, March 11, 1923, President Warren G. Harding attended services at the Royal Poinciana Chapel*, "a little white church with green shutters and shingled roof" here in Palm Beach.  It was the first Sunday of the President's Florida vacation. 

While Ms. Harding did not attend services, Mr. Harding was accompanied by Charles G. Dawes**, former Budget Director and Brig. General Charles E. Sawyer. 

After church, the President rejoined the First Lady aboard the houseboat Pioneer which headed south toward Ft. Lauderdale where the President is scheduled to enjoy a game of golf tomorrow. 

*Royal Poinciana Chapel is located at 60 Cocoanut Row, Palm Beach, Fl.  The chapel was completed in 1898 with 400 seats funded by Henry Flagler who wanted a church to serve the guests at his hotel.  Five principles established for RPC were non-denominational, freest pulpit in America, finest preaching, best music & debt free.

**Charles Gates Dawes (1865-1951) was born in Marietta, Ohio & graduated Marietta College, AB & University of Cincinnati Law School LLB, CGD was appointed 1st director of the Bureau of the Budget by WGH & serviced as VPOUS under Coolidge & US ambassador to UK 1929-1931.  CGD was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

SOURCE

"President Attends Church In Florida," The Birmingham Age-Herald, Birmingham, Alabama, March 12, 1923, Chronicling America, Library of Congress, www.loc.gov/

Royal Poinciana Chapel Garden & Kapok Tree

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"FOR DEFRAYING EXPENSES OF DISARMAMENT CONFERENCE"

PRESIDENT HARDING REQUESTS $200,000 APPROPRIATION

Washington, D.C. (JFK+50) On August 15, 1921, President Warren G. Harding asked Congress for a $200,000 appropriation requested by the State Department "for defraying the expenses of the disarmament conference."

A letter bearing the request was sent through Undersecretary of State Henry P. Fletcher* to Director Charles G. Dawes** of the Bureau of the Budget "showing the need" for the appropriation.

The President's approval was sent to the United States Senate with an official copy of the invitation to the conference to participating nations.

*Henry Prather Fletcher (1873-1959) was born in Greencastle, PA & served in TR's Rough Riders in the Spanish-American War.  HPF was US Ambassador to Belgium, Luxembourg & Italy.  He served under 6 U.S. Presidents.

**Charles Gates Dawes (1865-1951) was born in Marietta, Ohio & attended Cincinnati Law School. CGD served as US Ambassador to U.K. 1929-31 & VPOTUS 1925-1929.

SOURCE

"President Asks $200,000," The Evening Star, Washington, D.C., August 15, 1921, Chronicling America, Library of Congress, www.loc.gov/ 

   

 

Henry P. Fletcher

American Diplomat (1921)

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"IMPARTIAL, IMPERSONAL & NON-POLITICAL"

BUDGET DIRECTOR DAWES OUT TO GET INFORMATION

Washington, D.C. (JFK+50) On June 29, 1921, Charles G. Dawes*, Director of the Budget, addressed 500 bureau chiefs here in the Nation's Capital as President Warren G. Harding and his cabinet officers sat on stage behind him.

In an hour-long address, Director Dawes invited the co-operation and suggestions of the bureau chiefs as he was "out to get information."

The Director also said that "certain cabinet members were delinquent in aiding in the work of the new budget" and that the budget bureau must be "impartial, impersonal and non-political." 

At the end of his speech, Mr. Dawes received "tremendous applause." 

*Charles Gates Dawes (1865-1951) was born in Marietta, Ohio, Brigadier General in AEF 1917-1919, educated at Marietta College & University of Cincinnati (LLB).  CGD was Comptroller of the Currency 1898-1901, Director of the Budget 1921-1922, Ambassador to Great Britain (1929-1931), VPOTUS 1925-1929.

SOURCE

"Harding Hears Dawes Chide Budget Forces," The New York Tribune, June 30, 1921, Chronicling America, Library of Congress, www.loc.gov/

   

 

Charles G. Dawes

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"THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS"

HARDING CALLS FOR INQUIRY INTO NEGLECT OF DISABLED SERVICEMEN

Washington, D.C. (JFK+50) On April 5, 1921, President Warren G. Harding asked the Allied Reparations Commission to make "diligent inquiry" of department heads "to find out...where...agencies have been...neglectful...in caring for disabled service men."

The President's statement, read to the special commission by Charles G. Dawes*, included these words...

"There have been numerous complaints that the government is neglecting the...care of these defenders.  The regulations and policies adopted at this time (will) be in effect for a full half century to come.  It is...important to start on a firm foundation."

*Charles Gates Dawes (1865-1951) was born in Marietta, GA & attended Cincinnati Law School.  CGD was a banker, general, diplomat & 1st Director of the Bureau of the Budget.  He served as VPOTUS under Coolidge.

SOURCE

"President Orders Probe Of Officials In Soldier Neglect," The Evening Star, Washington, D.C., April 5, 1921, Chronicling America, Library of Congress, www.loc.gov/ 

 

   

 

Charles G. Dawes

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