Daniel C. Roper
1867–1943 (age 76)
Politician
Biography
Daniel C. Roper brought a thoughtful, steady hand to public life after his birth in 1867, rising to national prominence as a legislator and administrator during the transformative era of the New Deal. As Secretary of Commerce under President Roosevelt, he advocated for policies that sought to balance the needs of business with the protection of workers.
He left an imprint on the nation's civic consciousness through a commitment to pragmatic reform, and today his final resting place at Rock Creek Cemetery stands as a reminder of his dedication to bringing fairness to commerce and governance.