Political Quotes

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.

Quotes by year · 1929–19323,180 total · peak 1931 (1235)
1929: 764 quotes1930: 740 quotes1931: 1,235 quotes1932: 441 quotes
May 10, 1929

I am glad to lend the encouragement of the Presidency to the movement symbolized by National Hospital Day.

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May 9, 1929

It is hereby ordered that Lot 1 (NE¼ NE¼) Sec. 24, T. 36 N., R. 42 E., W.M., Washington, containing 39.24 acres, be and it is hereby temporarily withdrawn from settlement, location, sale or entry, and reserved for use by the State of…

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May 9, 1929

Increasing interest in international affairs fostered by more complete journalistic reports and editorial discussion tends to improve international relations and reduce difficulties in the way of mutual good will.

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May 9, 1929

I have nothing on my mind, and apparently you have nothing on yours very much.

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May 9, 1929

Well, I have one question today, and I am not quite in a position to make an adequate reply to it, so this is a famine day, I am sorry to say.

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May 8, 1929

Ceremonies of this character are a noble inspiration to the young and they help us all to keep alive the great tradition of our self-government by recalling the parts played by the great men and women of American history whose…

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May 8, 1929

I GREATLY REGRET that I cannot accept your kind invitation to be present at the ceremonies attending the unveiling of the bust of President James Madison at the Hall of Fame on Thursday or to make an address by radio.

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May 7, 1929

ON THIS, the five hundredth anniversary of the raising of the siege of Orleans by Jeanne d'Arc, I wish to extend to the inhabitants of the Municipality of Orleans, who during the war so unselfishly and devotedly cared for our wounded, my…

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May 6, 1929

Mr. Hughes was subsequently supported by leaders of the bench and the bar not only from New York State but throughout many other parts of the country.

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May 6, 1929

I am greatly gratified at the promising character of the results for naval reduction arising out of the recent Geneva conference.

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May 6, 1929

They have expressed their desire for full and frank discussion which would lead to the development of the American formula into a practical step.

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May 5, 1929

The fact that your Exposition equally interests chemists, engineers and manufacturers symbolizes this close bond, so desirable in all industry.

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May 5, 1929

The chemical industries are among the foremost of those that ally themselves continuously with workers in pure science, and thereby quickly transform discoveries of creative research into practical products for human use.

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May 4, 1929

I am glad you have thus given me the opportunity to join in congratulations to Governor Smith for the honor which you confer upon so distinguished an American and to the University for its public spirit in honoring so great a public…

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May 4, 1929

Obedience to law is thus the first duty of the citizen of a self-governing state.

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May 4, 1929

It is the one family to which we all belong, either by birth or by adoption.

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May 3, 1929

Executive order of April 17, 1926, creating public water reserve No. 107, is hereby modified so as to exclude the Territory of Alaska from the operation thereof.

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