Memorandum to President Harry S. Truman

Filed DEC 1/195 20-W November 14, 1950 MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT Subject: Appointment of Henry G. Bennett as trator. Technical Cooperation Adminis- # Pursuant to the provisions of Section 413(a) of Title IV of Public Law 535, 81st Congress, I recommend, for your approval, the appointment of Henry G. Bennett xwe X we to serve as Technical Cooperation Administrator with compensation at the rate of $15,000 per annum. Dr. Bennett received his Ph.D. degree in college administration from Columbia University in 1926, and has since 1909 been active in the educational field. He enjoys the reputation of being an outstanding college president and is regarded as the motivating power back of the unusual growth of the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College during the twenty-two years under his leadership. He is adept at handling political situa- tions which might influence the programs for which he is responsible. Those who know him professionally have considerable respect for his skill in steering his pro- grams on a straight course towards the objectives sought. A biographical sketch of Dr. Bennett is attached, together with a recess commission for your signature ap- pointing him in the capacity indicated. approved 11/15/50 x 20 HARRY S. TRUMAN Enclosures: 1. Biographical sketch. 2. Commission. ong utd to State with commission To Senate: 11/27/50 comm signed + Dated 11/15/50 Nately,