May 21, 1929
I also want you to know of my appreciation of your interest in my campaign last Fall.
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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May 21, 1929
I have just learned that on May 29th you will celebrate your one hundredth birthday.
May 20, 1929
The Commission will determine that. I cannot forecast how they will do their work.
May 14, 1929
Horace Paul Bestor, who has been duly appointed a member of the Federal Farm Loan Board, is hereby designated Farm Loan Commissioner of said Board until otherwise directed.
May 13, 1929
I have no plans for the summer, and shall make none until the situation becomes somewhat clearer.
May 13, 1929
Mrs. Juliette V. Harring may be appointed to an appropriate position in the Department of Commerce without regard to the civil service rules.
May 13, 1929
I hereby vest in the Alien Property Custodian, and in the event of his death, resignation, absence or disability, in the General Counsel, and in the event of his death, resignation, absence or disability during his period of authority…
May 13, 1929
Any order of payment of money, and interest, which may be executed by said officials shall constitute a ratification of all previous orders or acts, by virtue of which the funds in the possession of the Treasurer of the United States have…
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