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    George Bruce Cortelyou (July 26, 1862 – October 23, 1940) was an American cabinet secretary of the early twentieth century. He served in various capacities...
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  • Cortelyou is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: Jacques Cortelyou (c. 1625–1693), Surveyor General of New Netherland George B. Cortelyou...
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    the security available to his office. Secretary to the President George B. Cortelyou feared that an assassination attempt would take place during a visit...
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    this name. Cetus was laid down 21 November 1942 as liberty ship SS George B. Cortelyou, MCE hull 445, by Permanente Metals Corporation, Yard No. 2, Richmond...
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    Addison Porter whose failing health meant he was soon succeeded by George B. Cortelyou. Radio and the advent of media coverage soon meant that Theodore...
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    within the Roosevelt administration. McKinley's personal secretary, George B. Cortelyou, remained in place. Once Congress began its session in December 1901...
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    were fulfilled by crucial confidantes and policy advisers such as George B. Cortelyou, Joseph Tumulty, and Louis McHenry Howe to presidents Theodore Roosevelt...
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    concern McKinley's private secretary George B. Cortelyou that there might be an attempt on the president's life. Cortelyou arranged for tight security after...
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    16, 1903, President Roosevelt appointed his personal secretary, George B. Cortelyou, as the first secretary of commerce and labor. He was confirmed by...
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    States Bureau of Fisheries, and Secretary of Commerce and Labor George B. Cortelyou called for "...a national aquarium of such size and architectural...
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