Herbert Hoover actually said...

The whole recreational movement is one not only vital to public health but it is vital to public welfare.

A voluntary deed by a man impressed with the sense of responsibility and brotherhood of man is infinitely more precious to our national idea...

I wish to express to you the most profound admiration that I hold for the work of the Association and to extend to you my best wishes for it...

It has taken a most significant and a magnificent part in the whole recreational development of the country.