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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.

Mar 3, 1931

I AM GLAD of this opportunity to express my admiration of your distinguished service to mankind through your scientific speculations and researches.

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Mar 3, 1931

They realize the fortunate augury which the solution of this problem by direct conversations between the interested parties contains for the progress in the removal of the obstacles on the path of a general and reasonable limitation of all…

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Mar 3, 1931

I am happy also to acknowledge the impetus given the settlement by the suggestions of Ambassador Gibson conveyed in Paris and Rome last November.

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Mar 2, 1931

I return herewith, without my approval, Senate Joint Resolution 49

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Mar 2, 1931

I am firmly opposed to the Government entering into any business the major purpose of which is competition with our citizens

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Mar 2, 1931

I hesitate to contemplate the future of our institutions, of our Government, and of our country if the preoccupation of its officials is to be no longer the promotion of justice and equal opportunity but is to be devoted to barter in the…

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Mar 2, 1931

it is hereby ordered that the tract of land in Alaska lying within the following described boundaries, heretofore occupied for home-site purposes, be, and the same is hereby, excluded from the Chugach National Forest and restored to entry…

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Mar 2, 1931

This proposal can be effectively opposed upon other and perhaps narrower grounds

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Mar 2, 1931

Sir: I have the honor to transmit herewith for the consideration of Congress a supplemental estimate of appropriation for the Department of State for the fiscal year 1931, to remain available until June 30, 1932, amounting to $35,000, for…

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Mar 2, 1931

An employee involuntarily separated during or at end of probation, without fault on his part, may be reinstated to serve a new probation in any part of the service, in any position for which he has qualified, or can qualify in an…

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