Herbert Hoover actually said...

Not only they bore great burdens of daily toil and the rearing of families, but they were intent that their children should have a chance, that the doors of opportunity should be open to them.

Context

Remarks on the Unveiling of the Statue of the Pioneer Woman

04/21/1930

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