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Herbert Hoover: “Beyond his fame as a great military leader, his memory will forever be cherished by the whole country for his chivalrous…”

On the recordMay 2, 1931
Beyond his fame as a great military leader, his memory will forever be cherished by the whole country for his chivalrous consideration in victory and for his nobility of spirit in desiring the immediate healing of the spiritual wounds of war.
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Herbert Hoover
Republican · California

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Message Commemorating the Birthday of Ulysses S. Grant.

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