Herbert Hoover actually said...

There are a great many historical events which it is not only highly proper but desirable to commemorate in a suitable way, but the longer use of our coins for this purpose is unsuitable and unwise.

Context

Veto of a Coinage Bill Commemorating the Gadsden Purchase.

04/20/1930

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