Apr 13, 1930
War arises from a state of fear, a sense of injustice, and an ill will which culminates in uncontrollable national passions.
Herbert Hoover
The Public Record
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.
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Apr 13, 1930
Statesmen over a generation have realized that with this growth of international law and precedent another method can be contributed to the pacific settlement of a vast number of incidental controversies of justiciable character.
Apr 13, 1930
You who trace your lineage back to that gallant group have a right to be proud.
Apr 13, 1930
The part of each of our governments in the promotion of world peace will be different.
Apr 13, 1930
The first principle in prevention of war is to guide our national conduct in justice, consideration, and kindliness to other nations so as to give no justified cause for ill will or suspicion.
Apr 13, 1930
This society was rounded in proud memory of the spirit of this Nation in its first fight for freedom.
Apr 10, 1930
The economic importance of the accomplishment can best be measured in terms of the situation developed at the Geneva Conference.
Apr 10, 1930
The French and Italian Governments have shown the utmost good will in this Conference in an endeavor in the interest of world peace
Apr 10, 1930
There are no political undertakings of any kind in the present treaty except an agreement for the regulation of the conduct of submarines against merchant ships in time of war.
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