Political Quotes

On the recordOctober 26, 1931
I extend to you my deep sympathy and shall appreciate it if you will convey to Mr. Ochs Oakes' sons an expression of my sorrow in their bereavement.
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Herbert Hoover
Republican · California

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Message of Sympathy on the Death of George Washington Ochs Oakes.

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