Herbert Hoover
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Herbert Clark Hoover was the 31st President of the United States, serving from March 4, 1929, to March 4, 1933. A member of the Republican Party, Hoover was born in Iowa but later moved to California. Before his presidency, he served as the Secretary of Commerce from 1921 to 1928, where he focused on promoting economic growth and efficiency. Hoover was also known for his humanitarian efforts during World War I, leading relief efforts in Europe and earning a reputation as a skilled administrator.
Apr 23, 1931
This statement of the budget does not include loans upon the bonus except so far as they are represented in the annual payment into the bonus fund, of about $112 million.
Apr 23, 1931
Of course, we are always striving to get below the appropriations where we can do it without injuring the major purpose of the appropriations themselves.
Apr 23, 1931
The budgets for all 3 years are greatly influenced by the increased expenditures for construction work in aid of unemployment, for relief to agriculture, and for increased services to veterans, but it will be seen that these increased…
Apr 23, 1931
There is a decrease in agricultural aids from $341 million to $160 million showing thereby a saving there of about $180 million.
Apr 23, 1931
The expenditure on veterans' relief shows an increase of about $190 million for the present fiscal year but includes $112 million of the normal payment into the bonus fund for the next fiscal year which was advanced by Congress to the…
Apr 23, 1931
The Cabinet session this morning was devoted to consideration of Government expenditure for the next fiscal year.
Apr 22, 1931
The cordial friendship evinced by our imperial guests have completely won our hearts and their visit will remain a most pleasant memory.
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