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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 · 192919323,183 total · peak 1931 (1235)
1929: 765 quotes1930: 742 quotes1931: 1,235 quotes1932: 441 quotes
Mar 17, 1930

This matter has been for some weeks under investigation by the Department of Justice and the Post Office Department and the facts will be determined and published.

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Mar 17, 1930

They are vigorously denied by the members of the new advisory committee.

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Mar 14, 1930

The details of this estimate, the necessity therefor, and the reason for its submission at this time are set forth in the letter of the Director of the Bureau of the Budget transmitted herewith, with whose comments and observations thereon…

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Mar 14, 1930

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 1930, amounting to $25,000, for the expenses of participation by the United…

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Mar 13, 1930

I am sorry I haven't anything that I can tell you about without making trouble for somebody else, and on this occasion I will keep still.

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Mar 13, 1930

We have had a telegram from the Commission stating that they think they have reached a settlement of a program.

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Mar 12, 1930

The first step toward being a good citizen is to achieve economic independence.

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Mar 12, 1930

It is the soil in which self respect takes root, and from which may then grow all the moral and spiritual enrichments of life.

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Mar 12, 1930

The work of the National Urban League to train Negroes in the city to find new lines of occupation is fundamental to the progress of the race.

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