Herbert Hoover actually said...

"The part which he played in the creation of our institutions has brought daily harvest of happiness to hundreds of millions of humanity."

"The ceremonial of commemorating the founder of our country is one of the most solemn that either an individual or a nation ever performs."

"That flag 'still floats from the top of the Capitol.'"

"I am deeply interested in all proposals to honor the memory of our first President during this bicentennial year."