
The American Legion has set an example to other voluntary bodies in the country in its determination to make no requests of the next Congress.
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The American Legion has set an example to other voluntary bodies in the country in its determination to make no requests of the next Congress.

I trust that the deliberations of the representatives of the New Jersey Chapters may be fruitful in effective plans to meet the current demands upon the organization.

As a medium for the universal dissemination of ideas it is an important factor in the formation of sound public opinion and the promotion of good citizenship.

It is, in fact, an art and utility of indispensable value in our national life.

Within a decade radio has become a major factor in our system of communication.

Often the best way to help children is to help their parents.

This not only makes for sound development within the industry, but enables it more intelligently and adequately to serve the public demand.

The fact that the pound is taken off its fixed value of $4.86 is not the abandonment of the gold standard even for the pound.

When there is a question pending over the world's economic life, the actual realization of it is much less severe on us than is the constant possibility of it.

I cannot make a public statement in the matter.

Upon recommendation of the Secretary of the Interior, Executive Order No. 5327 of April 15, 1930, withdrawing certain lands for purposes of investigation, examination, and classification, is hereby modified to the extent of authorizing him…

I do not know of any nation in the world which manages to maintain through its national life the gold value of its currency.

The action, no doubt necessary on the British side, is not, we feel, going to have any great effect in the United States.

No man can doubt the character and idealism of men who have gone into the trenches in defense of their country.

We can carry our present expenditures without jeopardy to national stability. We cannot carry more without grave national risks.

He was a great educator and was a scholarly contributor to science, to the advancement of education and to thought upon public questions.

It is hereby ordered that the following-described vacant public lands, which are situated on either side of or upon islands in the Mississippi River, between Rock Island, Ill., and Wabasha, Minn., and are subject to overflow by said river…

Our Government is and must be responsive to the will of the people expressed through considered public opinion.