Herbert Hoover actually said...

"The small college is irreplaceable in many of the services it renders and the inspiration it gives."

"The inscription in the hall below calls this 'A Living Memorial.'"

"On the part of the United States Government I accept with pleasure the share in this beautiful memorial, given by those who have helped to make it possible."

"No better memorial can be built to the American women of the World War--and no truer inspiration given to the women of today."