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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
Apr 1, 1929

Mr. Herrick had endeared himself to his fellow countrymen, not only as a statesman but as a truly noble character.

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Apr 1, 1929

I have received Your Excellency's thoughtful message and I ask you to convey to the French people this Nation's heartfelt thanks for their deep sympathy.

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Apr 1, 1929

The Board decided that there was nothing they could suggest in the nature of agreement between oil companies for the restriction of production, their belief being that the key of the situation lay in the control of drilling, not in the…

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Mar 31, 1929

He stimulated others to a wider appreciation of dramatic art.

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Mar 31, 1929

There can be no higher undertaking than that of aiding others in efforts that develop their character and spiritual qualities, and the Better Homes work is of that type.

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Mar 31, 1929

The work of home improvement can never be finished, for the problems of homemaking will always be with us, and new conditions will alter them.

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Mar 31, 1929

His loss will be keenly felt by many thousands who never saw him, for he enriched our knowledge of one of the most important fields of culture.

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Mar 30, 1929

Mr. Herrick's death will cause sorrow both at home and abroad.

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Mar 30, 1929

The French loved him for his sympathetic understanding, but realized that during his long service in Paris he never lost any of his love for his own country and therefore never failed in his representative capacity.

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Mar 30, 1929

I HAVE heard with profound regret of the death of Myron T. Herrick, our Ambassador in Paris.

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Mar 30, 1929

Few men in American public life have given, during many years, such unselfish and such valuable service to their country.

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Mar 29, 1929

And it is hereby ordered, pursuant to Public Resolution No. 29 of February 14, 1920 (41 Stat. 434), as amended January 21 and December 28, 1922 (47 Stat. 358, 1067), that the above described lands, if otherwise subject to disposition…

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Mar 29, 1929

Subsequent to the date hereof and prior to the date of restoration to general disposition as herein provided, no right may be acquired to the released lands by settlement in advance of entry or otherwise except strictly in accordance…

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Mar 27, 1929

Mrs. Schaefer is in good health, brilliant, thoroughly fitted and experienced in clerical work, and that it is necessary that she be self-supporting.

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Mar 26, 1929

This is a matter of great importance to the shipping industry in this country, and is a matter of even greater importance to American citizens who are engaging in ocean voyages in increasing numbers.

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Mar 26, 1929

The recommendations which have been made by the technical committees organized by the Department of Commerce constitute, I am advised, a substantial basis for proposals by the United States at the forthcoming conference.

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Mar 26, 1929

It is my desire that the American delegation urge the international acceptance of the highest practicable standards in the various fields which affect the safety of lives of American citizens and of American vessels at sea.

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Mar 25, 1929

You may quote that statement from me, if you wish. I will give you the full quote in a short time.

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Mar 25, 1929

If you could manage to lodge your questions a little further in advance it would be helpful, especially on Tuesday, as Cabinet lasts right up to your meeting and it gives me very little opportunity to think about them.

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Mar 25, 1929

In other States including Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, and Florida, the Republican leadership has in recent times shown increasing strength and is now rendering able and conscientious service in maintaining wholesome organization…

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Mar 25, 1929

Republican leadership in the border States and in Virginia and North Carolina has long since built up vigorous party organization which assures Republican representation in the Congress from those States.

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