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Herbert Hoover: The rains of the last few days have stemmed the spread of the drought and greatly improved the situation outside of the…

On the recordAugust 18, 1930
The rains of the last few days have stemmed the spread of the drought and greatly improved the situation outside of the acutely affected area.
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Herbert Hoover
Republican · California

Editor's note · Context

Statement on the Organization of Drought Relief.

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