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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.

May 3, 1931

The triumphant manner in which Your Excellency had maintained the mastery of the American seas, and the glory of the French flag, lead both nations to look to you as the arbiter of the war.

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May 3, 1931

It is within the power of the businessmen of the world to insist that this problem shall be met with sincerity, with courage, and with constructive action.

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May 3, 1931

It is needless for me to emphasize the high degree of economic interdependence of the world--we require no more emphatic demonstration than the present worldwide depression.

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May 2, 1931

I will be obliged if you will express my cordial greetings to those present at the Sixteenth Anniversary Dinner of the American Jewish Congress and my appreciation of the many valuable contributions made to our National life by our…

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May 2, 1931

I am glad to learn of the exercises to be held by the Veterans of Foreign Wars of New York City honoring the memory of General Ulysses S. Grant on Sunday next.

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May 2, 1931

Beyond his fame as a great military leader, his memory will forever be cherished by the whole country for his chivalrous consideration in victory and for his nobility of spirit in desiring the immediate healing of the spiritual wounds of…

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May 1, 1931

It is intended by this Executive order through changes of the boundary between the Pend Oreille and Kootenai National Forests to transfer certain lands from the Pend Oreille to the Kootenai National Forest and certain other lands from the…

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May 1, 1931

It is hereby ordered that the following changes be made in the boundary between the Pend Oreille and Kootenai National Forests in the States of Idaho and Montana.

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