Herbert Hoover actually said...

"The thought behind the plan of having the school building constructed entirely by the mountaineers was that the men would gain an experience which would enable them to make their own homes more comfor..."

"Financed by President Hoover and a few of his friends and built by the men of the mountains under the direction of a trained constructor."

"Even though many may not actually enter public life, it would be strange if they did not benefit from a thorough understanding of the problems of government and of our relation to other peoples."

"The need for good men in Government does not grow less and in the hands of inspiring teachers the work of this school should leave a lasting impression upon the lives of promising young men at the cri..."