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.

Mar 25, 1931

The Department of Agriculture has been looking for tropical plants to supplement our agricultural products.

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Mar 25, 1931

The island has been a success from a commercial view.

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Mar 25, 1931

The Virgin Islands may have some military value sometime.

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Mar 24, 1931

I HAVE RECEIVED the Resolutions in deep appreciation and with a vivid hope of the welfare of the Islands under cooperation with the United States.

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Mar 22, 1931

I only wish I could stay longer and enlarge the acquaintance of my fellow citizens here.

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Mar 22, 1931

We regard it as the oldest part of the United States.

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Mar 22, 1931

I have been greatly impressed by the courage with which you have faced your difficulties.

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Mar 20, 1931

I trust that the forthcoming national conference of the Joint Distribution Committee will result in continuation of the hearty cooperation and support which have made possible the success that has hitherto accompanied its benevolent…

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Mar 19, 1931

No, I do not think so. I want to stick close to American soil.

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Mar 19, 1931

This is going to be merely a response of greetings. There will be no expression of policy.

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Mar 19, 1931

There is nothing new aside from the appointment of Sam Thompson as a member of the Federal Farm Board.

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