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Herbert Hoover: “I am glad you have thus given me the opportunity to join in congratulations to Governor Smith for the honor which you…”

On the recordMay 4, 1929
I am glad you have thus given me the opportunity to join in congratulations to Governor Smith for the honor which you confer upon so distinguished an American and to the University for its public spirit in honoring so great a public servant.
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Herbert Hoover
Republican · California

Editor's note · Context

Letter on the Award to Alfred E. Smith of the Laetare Medal From the University of Notre Dame.

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