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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.

Apr 1, 1930

It is well that the American people know the census is confidential.

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Apr 1, 1930

It is well to have a confidential census taken by the Government to enumerate the people.

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Mar 27, 1930

Yes--we will follow the recommendations as the basis of our Haiti policies.

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Mar 26, 1930

ON THIS anniversary of Your Majesty's birth please accept my hearty congratulations and best wishes for your health and happiness and for the continued prosperity of Your Majesty's country.

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Mar 24, 1930

It would not secure the reduction of one single ton--any of the pacts that have been suggested.

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Mar 24, 1930

Mrs. Hollister has passed the civil service examinations for stenographer and typist and translator, Spanish and French.

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Mar 24, 1930

Mrs. Mabel P. Hollister, widow of Mr. Ned Hollister, an eminent zoologist and assistant curator and superintendent of the National Zoological Park, who was in the service of the Smithsonian Institution from January 3, 1910, until his death…

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Mar 24, 1930

There appears to be a good deal of misimpression through the United States as to the situation there in respect to some proposal of a consultative pact.

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