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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 · 192919323,183 total · peak 1931 (1235)
1929: 765 quotes1930: 742 quotes1931: 1,235 quotes1932: 441 quotes
Oct 6, 1929

We have frankly reviewed all the questions which might give rise to friction between our peoples.

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Oct 6, 1929

Gratifying progress has been made and conversations are continuing.

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Oct 3, 1929

It is my understanding that there is no charge of misfeasance, but in any event I have requested the Attorney General to study the Comptroller's report and to determine if there has been any violation of the law.

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Oct 3, 1929

That depends entirely on the weather. If the sun shines we will go to the Rapidan.

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Oct 3, 1929

It is also fair to the Board and the employees that this should be done.

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Oct 3, 1929

The Comptroller's report on matters connected with the Shipping Board relates to transactions mostly several years ago and all of them prior to this administration.

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Oct 3, 1929

The United States never enters into an entente or alliance with anyone.

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Oct 2, 1929

AS YOU near the shores of the United States I send to you a most cordial welcome not only in my own name but on behalf of my fellow countrymen as well.

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Oct 2, 1929

Kenmore, like Mount Vernon, should become another National shrine of the gracious domestic life of the many-sided George Washington.

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Sep 30, 1929

Mr. John McNab, of San Francisco, has accepted the joint request of the Attorney General, Secretary Mellon, Mr. Wickersham, and myself, to study and formulate, in cooperation with those Departments and the Law Enforcement Commission, the…

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