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Herbert Hoover: The first principle in prevention of war is to guide our national conduct in justice, consideration, and kindliness to…

On the recordApril 13, 1930
The first principle in prevention of war is to guide our national conduct in justice, consideration, and kindliness to other nations so as to give no justified cause for ill will or suspicion.
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Herbert Hoover
Republican · California

Editor's note · Context

Address to the Daughters of the American Revolution.

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