William J. Hopkins (civil servant)
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William J. Hopkins (1910 – July 29, 2004) was an American civil servant. He served as the Executive Clerk of the White House from 1948 to 1971.[1][2][3] In total, he served 40 years at the White House working for seven presidents.
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William J. Hopkins | |
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White House Executive Clerk | |
In office April 1948 – May 28, 1971 | |
President | Harry S. Truman Dwight D. Eisenhower John F. Kennedy Lyndon B. Johnson Richard Nixon |
Preceded by | Maurice C. Latta |
Succeeded by | Noble M. Melencamp |
Personal details | |
Born | 1910 (1910) Netawaka, Kansas |
Died | July 29, 2004(2004-07-29) (aged 93–94) Gainesville, Florida |
Spouse |
Marie Hopkins
(m. 1934; died 2003) |
Children | 1 son, 2 daughters |
Awards | Presidential Medal of Freedom (1971) President's Award for Distinguished Federal Civilian Service (1960) |
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