Herbert Hoover actually said...

I mourn his passing as a personal friend over a quarter of a century.

He multiplied light and dissolved darkness; he added to whole wealth of nations.

That distinction came abundantly to Thomas Alva Edison whose death in his 85th year has ended a life of courage and outstanding achievement.

On behalf of the nation I express the profound sympathy of all our people and Mrs. Hoover and I personally extend our deepest sympathy to yo...