Herbert Hoover

Section 524 as so amended shall become effective January 1, 1932; but for the period from January 1, 1932, to June 30, 1932, the accounts of consular agents for tonnage fees for regularly documented American vessels running regularly…

I take great pleasure in extending to you a most cordial welcome in my own name and in that of my fellow country men.

It is hereby ordered that Executive Order No. 4942, dated July 30, 1928, which withdrew the public lands in T. 6 S., R. 8 W., New Mexico principal meridian, New Mexico, pending a resurvey, be, and the same is hereby, revoked.

This demonstration of the dependence of the country upon electrical current for its life and health is in itself a monument to Mr. Edison's genius.

I suggest that all individuals should extinguish their lights for one minute on Wednesday evening, October 21, at 7 o'clock Pacific time, 8 o'clock mountain time, 9 o'clock central time and 10 o'clock eastern time.

The grief of every American in the passing of one of the great benefactors of humanity has manifested itself in the suggestion from hundreds of citizens that the Nation should join in a solemn tribute to the memory of Thomas Alva Edison.

And it is hereby ordered, pursuant to Public Resolution 85 of June 12, 1930 (46 Stat. 580), that, subject to valid rights, the unreserved public lands in said township, if otherwise subject to disposition, shall be opened, under the terms…

It is not, therefore, advisable.

In hard times we must open our hearts and consider our neighbors and brothers.

No one steps upon the soil of Virginia without inspiration from the part she has played in the winning of our liberties and the building of our institutions.

No American can review this vast pageant of progress without confidence and faith, without courage, strength, and resolution for the future.

It is not too much to say that without Washington the war for independence would not have been won.

Certainly with the victory at Yorktown, our independence was won.

We thank you not alone for fine courtesy but for the inspiration which comes from Virginia.

The unparalleled rise of America has not been the result of riches in lands, forests, or mines; it sprung from the ideas and ideals which liberated minds and stimulated the spirits of men.

If we judge it by the standard of battles in which the contrary result would have essentially varied the whole course of history, then it becomes one of the very few decisive battles in the history of the world.

It is both my duty and pleasure to express the appreciation of your many guests to both the Commission and the people of Virginia for your bounteous hospitality.

We are coming to our national thanksgiving festival, but we cannot fitly give thanks to the Father of us all if we close our eyes to our brother whom we see to be in need.

Our purpose today is to pay homage to a glorious event in our national history.

This national shrine stands for more than a glorious battle.

For that cooperation we have held during these 150 years a grateful remembrance.

The hospitality of Virginia has been the highest expression of courtesy in our country now for more than two centuries.

Selfishness is poison in the veins of human life.

No person here present, no schoolchild of the millions listening in on this occasion, needs reminder of the significance of the Battle of Yorktown.

That distinction came abundantly to Thomas Alva Edison whose death in his 85th year has ended a life of courage and outstanding achievement.