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Herbert Hoover: The basis of successful relief in national distress is to mobilize and organize the infinite number of agencies of…

On the recordFebruary 2, 1931
The basis of successful relief in national distress is to mobilize and organize the infinite number of agencies of self-help in the community.
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Herbert Hoover
Republican · California

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The President's News Conference

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