Dec 7, 1929
I am enclosing the full powers authorizing Mr. Jay Pierrepont Moffat, Charge d'Affaires ad interim of the United States at Berne, to sign these documents.
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 6, 1929
I stated that we have there about 700 marines, and that we are confronted with a difficult problem, the solution of which is still obscure.
Dec 6, 1929
I feel that it is most desirable that the Commission mentioned in my Message of December 3 be constituted and sent to Haiti without delay and I, therefore, request the Congress to authorize the immediate sending of such a Commission and to…
Dec 6, 1929
Our representatives in Haiti have shown great ability and devotion, and have accomplished signal results in improvement of the material condition of that people.
Dec 5, 1929
I have a feeling that it would be a fine tribute to the late Senator Francis E. Warren if the military post at Cheyenne in which he was so long interested could be renamed for him.
Dec 5, 1929
I stated what the situation is in the message to Congress--as we see it.
Dec 5, 1929
In doing so it would be desirable to select some post that would properly commemorate the name of General D. A. Russell, whose distinguished service should ever be before our people.
Dec 5, 1929
I might add that a new collector has been appointed for the Port of Brooklyn.
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