Political Quotes

On the recordNovember 28, 1929
I know that I speak for the American people when I express their universal pleasure at your successful flight over the South Pole.
Said by
Herbert Hoover
Republican · California

Editor's note · Context

Message Congratulating Commander Richard E. Byrd on His Flight Over the South Pole.

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