When was Louis F. Post born and where did he grow up?
Louis Freeland Post was born on the 15th of November 1849 in Hackettstown, New Jersey.
Questions about Louis F. Post
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What political party did Louis F. Post lead during the late nineteenth century?
Louis F. Post became chairman of Henry George's United Labor Party in 1887 to advocate for land value taxation and free trade principles.
How many deportation cases did Louis F. Post dismiss by April 10 1920?
Louis F. Post dismissed 71% of a backlog of 1600 deportation cases after reviewing each file by the 10th of April 1920.
Who appointed Louis F. Post as Assistant Secretary of Labor and when did his term end?
President Woodrow Wilson appointed Louis F. Post as the first Assistant United States Secretary of Labor in 1913 until March 1921.
Why did Congress investigate Louis F. Post in April 1920?
Kansas Congressman Homer Hoch accused Louis F. Post of abusing power on the 15th of April 1920 leading to House Committee hearings.