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 19, 1931
I have not given a great deal of attention to this, I shall probably give a 10 or 15 minute speech at some point.
Mar 19, 1931
It all depends how everyone feels. There are no rules about this voyage.
Mar 19, 1931
I think 3 days sleep would do us all good. I am taking it all out mostly in sleep.
Mar 19, 1931
I haven't any at all. You could shake hands with the whole population of the Virgin Islands in 4 hours.
Mar 17, 1931
I cordially congratulate the Kips Bay Boys' Club upon the formal opening of their new building and warmly hope that the boys may find much happiness in enjoyment of its greater opportunities for their benefit and pleasure.
Mar 16, 1931
It is hereby ordered that the following described tract of public land in California be, and it is hereby, withdrawn from settlement, location, sale, entry, and other forms of disposal, subject to any prior valid claim legally initiated…
Mar 16, 1931
Otherwise than the fact that we are going, I haven't got anything to give you.
Mar 16, 1931
I have just said that part of you, at least, will have a chance to get seasick for the next 3 days to see whether you can find any news out of that.
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