Herbert Hoover actually said...

His long and successful career, his many public services and his great benefactions marked him as one of our most eminent citizens.

Message of Sympathy on the Death of George F. Baker.

05/03/1931

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We thank you not alone for fine courtesy but for the inspiration which comes from Virginia.

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

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

MR. EDISON was as great in his brave fight for life as he was in the achievements which have made the whole world his debtor.