The establishment of the Veterans Administration (VA) came in 1930 when
Congress authorized President Hoover to "consolidate and coordinate
Government activities affecting war veterans." The three component
agencies became bureaus within the Veterans Administration. Brigadier
General Frank T. Hines, who directed the Veterans Bureau for seven
years, was named as the first Administrator of Veterans Affairs, a job
he held until 1945.
President Herbert Hoover
William Wayne McMillan Rogers III is a film and television actor, best
known for playing the role of ‘Trapper John’ McIntyre in the CBS TV
series, M*A*S*H (1972-1983).
He is a regular panelist on the Fox News Channel stock investment
TV program Cashin’ In, as a result of having built a successful career
as an investor and money manager.
From left: Alan Alda, Wayne Rogers, & Loretta Swit in M*A*S*H
1973
Howard Robard Hughes, Jr. (December 24, 1905– April 5, 1976)
Howard Hughes was one of the wealthiest people in the world as well
as one of the most influential and well respected aviators in history,
setting multiple world air-speed records. He received a special
Congressional Gold Medal in 1939 for recognition of his many
achievements in advancing the science of aviation.
The H-4 “Hercules” flying boat (better known historically as the "Spruce Goose")
President Harry Truman signed into law the Economic Recovery
Program, also known as the Marshall Plan, which would provide
over $13 billion in aid to post-war Europe.
President Harry Truman signs the Economic Assistance Act.
Gen. George Marshall, who proposed the Marshall Plan
