Herbert Hoover actually said...

I thank you warmly for your kind invitation to attend the testimonial dinner in honor of Dr. James Ewing on January 31st, and deeply regret that my duties here do not permit me to be present.

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Message to a Testimonial Dinner Honoring Dr. James Ewing.

01/30/1931

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