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On the recordMay 8, 1929
Ceremonies of this character are a noble inspiration to the young and they help us all to keep alive the great tradition of our self-government by recalling the parts played by the great men and women of American history whose participation in public affairs shaped our ideals and moulded our institutions.
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Herbert Hoover
Republican · California

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Message to the Hall of Fame Ceremonies

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