Dec 13, 1929
That voice when raised in human cause is the most potent force in the world today.
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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Dec 13, 1929
I have even searched through the intimate history of my predecessors since George Washington, endeavoring earnestly to discover remedies, antidotes, sedatives, irritants, stimulants, and experience.
Dec 13, 1929
My conception of government leads me to the firm conviction that we have arrived at a time in our history, because of the increasing complexity of our civilization and the delicacy of its adjustments, when we must make doubly certain that…
Dec 13, 1929
It is my belief that this is a vital means of government by the people and for the people, now that the people have ceased to live the simple life.
Dec 13, 1929
The most dangerous animal in the United States is the man with an emotion and a desire to pass a new law.
Dec 13, 1929
THE PRESIDENT considers that the misjudged youths calling themselves Communists who have been arrested for demonstrating in front of the Executive offices should be released and sent to their parents.
Dec 12, 1929
As the appropriations for these activities will be exhausted about January 1, 1930, I hope that the estimates will receive the early consideration of Congress.
Dec 12, 1929
In bringing the matter anew to the attention of the present Congress I hope that the action recommended may receive favorable consideration.
Dec 12, 1929
One point on the business situation--the Department of Commerce and other agencies report that the Christmas buying is up to the average of last year, and a little above the average of last year taking the country as a whole--some places…
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