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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.

Feb 26, 1930

I am glad to learn of your interest in the American Opera Company.

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Feb 26, 1930

It is a vital movement to establish a national organization for young American singers, composers and writers.

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Feb 26, 1930

Due honor should be paid his memory as a man of wonderful character as well as a poet of universal appeal.

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Feb 26, 1930

His songs have been a part of the fabric of American life for generations.

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Feb 24, 1930

We have enough resources to take care of the budget and such necessities as marginal cases of disability among veterans and the speeding up of public works that we have undertaken to assist employment and some proposals of lesser…

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Feb 24, 1930

It should be understood that the unprecedented drive now in progress for new legislation and for expansion of established services which increase expenditure beyond the budget, only in a small percent originates with Members of Congress or…

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Feb 24, 1930

I hope that the people at home will realize that the Government cannot undertake every worthy social, economic, military, and naval expansion, increases in pay to Government employees, expanded pension systems, or public improvement…

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Feb 24, 1930

Inasmuch as H. Percival Dodge was appointed in the Diplomatic Service on February 16, 1899, as third secretary of the embassy at Berlin; was promoted through the several classes; was appointed envoy extraordinary and minister…

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Feb 22, 1930

The thought behind the plan of having the school building constructed entirely by the mountaineers was that the men would gain an experience which would enable them to make their own homes more comfortable by changes and additions which…

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Feb 22, 1930

Financed by President Hoover and a few of his friends and built by the men of the mountains under the direction of a trained constructor.

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Feb 21, 1930

The need for good men in Government does not grow less and in the hands of inspiring teachers the work of this school should leave a lasting impression upon the lives of promising young men at the critical time when they are engaged in…

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