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Herbert Hoover: History will properly appraise your efforts for posterity--the commendation of your own consciences for today.

On the recordMarch 8, 1930
History will properly appraise your efforts for posterity--the commendation of your own consciences for today.
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Herbert Hoover
Republican · California

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Message to Allied Jewish Relief Campaign Representatives.

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