Prosperity and Thrift: The Coolidge Era and the Consumer Economy, 1921-1929
Boone Papers. Chapter on President Coolidge from the Memoirs of His Physician, Joel T. Boone.
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2nd Endorsement.
27 February 1936.
To: Bureau of Navigation.
Subject: Lieutenant Commander J. T. Boone, MC, U. S.Navy;
re: Request for change of duty.
- 1. The question of Doctor Boone's detachment from his present duty on board the U. S. S. Mayflower was submitted to the President of the United States, who expressed himself as pleased with Dr. Boone's performance of his professional duties on board the Mayflower, as well as his duties in connection with his setting as one of the White House physicians during the period following the death of President Harding.
- 2. It was suggested to Doctor Boone by the President that he discuss this matter with the Surgeon General of the Navy and obtain his opinion as to the effect of continuation of such duty on service interests.
- 3. In the opinion of the Surgeon General of the Navy there is no more important duty that can be assigned to a medical officer of the Navy than assisting in the care of the health of the President of the United States, and in view of the fact that this duty is being performed by Doctor Boone in an eminently satisfactory manner it is believed that it is for the best interests of the country that he be continued is this duty.
- 4. Before expressing this opinion, the Surgeon General of the Navy discussed the matter with the Secretary of the Navy, who was in agreement with the opinion above noted.
- 5. In view of the above statement, it is recommended that this request of Lieutenant Commander J. T. Boone, MC, U.S.Navy, be not granted.
E.R.STITT.
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