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.
I particularly wish to take this opportunity to express the appreciation which all of us hold for the work you have accomplished as Farm Loan Commissioner during the past two years.
Mrs. Lottie C. Moyer may be appointed to a clerical position in the Office of the Director of Public Buildings and Public Parks of the National Capital without regard to civil service rules.
I am aware that after ten years of public service you unwillingly undertook this additional two years of service, and I can realize your desire to be relieved.
No person who has passed his 65th birthday shall be appointed acting Postmaster in an office of the first, second, and third class unless he is already in the postal service.
Sir: You are hereby removed from the Office of the United States Attorney, eastern district of New York, effective immediately.
I intensely regret that your decision is irrevocable and that, in the circumstances, the duty devolves upon me to accept your resignation.
Under authority of the act of Congress approved June 4, 1897 (30 Stat. 34-36), and on the recommendation of the Secretary of Agriculture, it is hereby ordered that the tracts of land in Alaska, lying within the hereinafter described…
I shall be delighted to act in any capacity that will be a genuine tribute to Mr. Edison's services.
Mrs. Jean N. Edington may be appointed to an appropriate position in the classified service without regard to the requirements of the civil service rules.
It is regarded by all of the experts as probably the greatest menace that could come into American horticulture, and the proposal of the Government is to spend the money to stamp it out instantly without dilly-dallying with it at all.
We have sent recommendations to Congress to make an emergency appropriation to deal with this particular pest because it is probably the most dangerous thing that has attacked American horticulture.
Pursuant to authority contained in Sections 5 and 6 of the Act of Congress, approved June 10, 1922, the rates prescribed in said Act are hereby announced as effective for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1930, for the rental and subsistence…
I feel it would be desirable to make a change in the Commission in the matter of the position held by you and I should be glad to know if this would meet with your convenience.
I regret deeply that the condition of your health has been such of late as to give anxiety to your friends, and seems to preclude the strain which would ensue from important negotiations which are likely to be designated to the…
Of all the honors which have been bestowed, I rate most highly the approval of my professional brethren as expressed in the John Fritz Medal.
Our Government in Washington has grown greatly during the past 15 years.
A man never loses his love for the profession of his choice, no matter whither the opportunities for service may divert his steps in later life or how interesting the activities in those other fields may become.
For our tasks and their tasks there is need of a daily inspiration of surroundings that suggest not only the traditions of the past but the greatness of the future.





