Apr 13, 1931
There can be no solution either in the communities or government that is not based upon sympathetic understanding and absolute justice.
Herbert Hoover
The Public Record
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.
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Apr 13, 1931
The Nation owes a debt of gratitude to the wisdom and constructive vision of Booker T. Washington, the founder of Tuskegee.
Apr 13, 1931
Pan American Day will become an outward symbol of the constantly strengthening unity of purpose and unity of ideals of the Republics of this hemisphere.
Apr 13, 1931
This spirit of mutual helpfulness is the cornerstone of true Pan Americanism.
Apr 13, 1931
It is of the greatest importance that the people of the United States become better acquainted with the history, the traditions, the culture, and the ideals of the other Republics of America.
Apr 13, 1931
The greatest single factor in the progress of the Negro race has been the schools, private and public.
Apr 13, 1931
I CONSIDER IT a great privilege to take even a small part in this celebration of the 50th anniversary of Tuskegee Institute.
Apr 13, 1931
The progress of the race within this period has surpassed the most sanguine hopes of the most ardent advocates.
Apr 13, 1931
The American Republics are today rapidly approaching the time when every major difference existing between them will be settled by the orderly processes of conciliation and arbitration.
Apr 13, 1931
I cordially congratulate you, gentlemen of the Governing Board, on your happy initiative in establishing Pan American Day and, at the same time, I send a message of fraternal greeting, in the name of the people of the United States, to all…
Apr 13, 1931
Tuskegee has thus made a notable contribution not only to the day-to-day training of the members of its race for their part in the life of the Nation, but its leaders have made a higher contribution to the adjustment of interracial…
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