Herbert Hoover: “We have no formal matters under discussion.”

One never makes a statement like that.

You have always been a public spirited citizen, working for the best interests of your state and of the nation and I know that whether in diplomatic work or at home, you will continue to render valuable service.

I earnestly hope that this may be done.

In order to avoid the confusion arising from the fact that there is a national park and a national forest in the State of Virginia bearing the same name, that is 'Shenandoah,' it is hereby ordered that the name of the 'Shenandoah National…