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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 · 1929–19323,180 total · peak 1931 (1235)
1929: 764 quotes1930: 740 quotes1931: 1,235 quotes1932: 441 quotes
Nov 6, 1931

So much of the orders of May 26, 1909, creating Temporary Power-Site Withdrawal No. 5, July 21, 1909, creating Temporary Power-Site Withdrawal No. 30, and July 2, 1910, creating Power-Site Reserves Nos. 5 and 30, as affects the lands…

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Nov 5, 1931

I trust that your convention may give impetus to the development of inland waterways and a coordinated system of transportation.

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Nov 5, 1931

Such action can only embarrass the earnest efforts of the administration and the Congress to maintain our governmental finance on a sound basis.

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Nov 4, 1931

From this fine edifice made possible by a gift from the Conrad Hubert fund I am sure that the fine record of a quarter of a century of service in New York City by your Red Cross Chapter will be carried on with increasingly great…

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Nov 3, 1931

It is estimated that the number of men now directly and indirectly employed on this program is 50,000.

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Nov 3, 1931

There have been 41 contracts let during the months of September and October with a total value in excess of $48,000,000.

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Nov 3, 1931

At the first of this month there were 100 projects in which the sites have been determined upon and are in process of being acquired.

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Nov 3, 1931

A total of 131 buildings have been completed at a total cost of $41,934,569.

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Nov 3, 1931

There are 64 projects in which sites have been arranged, drawings are completed, for which construction contracts have been invited, of a total estimated cost of $19,970,500.

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Nov 3, 1931

Sixteen buildings have been completed during the months of September and October.

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Nov 2, 1931

PLEASE ACCEPT my most cordial congratulations on this auspicious anniversary and the assurances of the good will which this Government and people bear for Your Excellency's country.

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Oct 30, 1931

This refuge shall be known as the St. Marks Migratory Bird Refuge.

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Oct 29, 1931

I am awaiting the receipt of a list of members of the Navy League and as soon as that list is obtainable I shall select a committee from its membership, which committee will have the duty of establishing the untruths promulgated by the…

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Oct 29, 1931

I am happy to note the very great change which is evident in the credit situation since the announcement of financial plans on October 7.

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Oct 29, 1931

I am happy to note the very great change that is evident in the credit situation which has gradually taken place since the announcement made on October 7.

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Oct 27, 1931

On behalf of my fellow countrymen and in my own name I extend to Your Excellency on this memorable anniversary most cordial felicitations and the renewed assurances of my high regard and best wishes.

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Oct 26, 1931

I am confident that it is already performing a considerable function in the restoration of confidence, and that it has made some direct accomplishments more specifically.

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Oct 26, 1931

I am greatly shocked and saddened by the death of your brother, George Washington Ochs Oakes.

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Oct 26, 1931

For instance, the economic independence of the Philippines must be attained before political independence can be successful.

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Oct 26, 1931

Independence of the Philippines at sometime has been directly or indirectly promised by every President and by the Congress.

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Oct 26, 1931

Every American interested in clean and honest sportsmanship will grieve with you in the death of your father, Charles A. Comiskey.

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Oct 26, 1931

Our problem is to assure the adjustment of our forces to the minimum based upon the outlook in the world; to strive for lower armament throughout the whole world; to promote good will among nations; to conduct our military activities with…

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Oct 26, 1931

I prized his friendship and mourn his loss as a friend and a splendid American.

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