Jun 21, 1932
This reduction should be carried out not only by broad general cuts in armaments but by increasing the comparative power of defense through decreases in the power of the attack.
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.
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Jun 21, 1932
Passports may be amended in the United States by the Department of State or any of the passport agents of the Department of State
Jun 21, 1932
The armaments of the world have grown up in general mutual relation to each other.
Jun 21, 1932
I propose that the treaty number and tonnage of battleships shall be reduced by one-third.
Jun 21, 1932
The applicant's name should appear in full on the front page of the application, thus, 'John Henry Smith,' not 'J.H. Smith'
Jun 21, 1932
Our Army, including the National Guard and all other reserves, has already been reduced much below the European standard 'police component.'
Jun 21, 1932
Provided further, That the charge for the issue of an original passport shall be $9.
Jun 21, 1932
The time has come when we should cut through the brush and adopt some broad and definite method of reducing the overwhelming burden of armament which now lies upon the toilers of the world.
Jun 21, 1932
That the validity of a passport . . . shall be limited to a period of two years.
Jun 21, 1932
I propose the adoption of the presentation already made at the Geneva Conference for the abolition of all tanks, all chemical warfare, and all large mobile guns.
Jun 21, 1932
We must make headway against the mutual fear and friction arising out of war armament which kill human confidence throughout the world.
Jun 21, 1932
I propose that the arms of the world should be reduced by nearly one-third.
Jun 21, 1932
The Secretary of State may grant and issue passports, and cause passports to be granted, issued, and verified in foreign countries by diplomatic representatives of the United States
Jun 21, 1932
It is folly for the world to go on breaking its back over military expenditure, and the United States is willing to take its share of responsibility by making definite proposals that will relieve the world.
Jun 17, 1932
THE CAREER of President John Grier Hibben as a life-long leader in education merits the praise of the country and will continue to inspire the emulation of those to whom he has passed on the lamp of learning.
Jun 17, 1932
I have informed Republican leaders that except for a few major addresses expounding policies of the administration I will not take part in the forthcoming campaign as my undivided attention must be given to the duties of my office.
Jun 17, 1932
The campaign will be conducted and managed entirely by Chairman Sanders and the Republican organization.
Jun 17, 1932
In accordance with the tradition since their beginning that heads of states should open the Olympic Games, I had hoped to avail myself of that pleasure, and I had also hoped to spend a few weeks at my home at Stanford University, but at…
Jun 17, 1932
It has been settled that the offices of the Republican National Committee should be removed from Washington and established at Chicago and New York.
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