Political Quotes

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
Apr 2, 1929

It is developing rural leadership, molding character and building citizenship.

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Apr 2, 1929

Therefore I accept with pleasure the Honorary Chairmanship of the National Committee on Boys' and Girls' Club Work.

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Apr 2, 1929

Additional thousands of farm boys and girls may be given greater opportunities for development and achievement.

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Apr 1, 1929

I have nothing else that I can enter upon this morning except questions of appointments, and I am still not ready to make any answer in that direction.

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Apr 1, 1929

Mr. Herrick had endeared himself to his fellow countrymen, not only as a statesman but as a truly noble character.

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Apr 1, 1929

His influence toward peace and justice won the love of the French people and will be an inspiration and example to our two countries.

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Apr 1, 1929

I have received Your Excellency's thoughtful message and I ask you to convey to the French people this Nation's heartfelt thanks for their deep sympathy.

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Apr 1, 1929

The Board decided that there was nothing they could suggest in the nature of agreement between oil companies for the restriction of production, their belief being that the key of the situation lay in the control of drilling, not in the…

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Apr 1, 1929

The Mexican Government has circumscribed the revolution and driven it into the extreme north.

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