Harold Ickes

Harold Ickes was an influential American politician and administrator, best known for serving as the Secretary of the Interior from 1933 to 1946 under President Franklin D. Roosevelt. He played a key role in managing the nation's natural resources, promoting conservation, and implementing New Deal programs to help economic recovery during the Great Depression. A strong advocate for public land preservation and environmental protection, Ickes also used his position to support labor rights and social reforms. His leadership helped shape federal policies on natural resources and environmental conservation during a pivotal era in American history.