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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
Mar 22, 1929

Mrs. Emma E. Kennedy may be reinstated as an operative in the Bureau of Engraving and Printing without regard to the time limit of the civil service rules upon reinstatement.

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Mar 21, 1929

It is the obligation of the party to enact those principles into law, and it is for that purpose in large degree that I called the extra session of Congress.

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Mar 21, 1929

I, Herbert Hoover, President of the United States of America, acting under and by virtue of the power in me vested by the aforesaid Act of Congress, do hereby proclaim and make known that the annual quota of each nationality for the fiscal…

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Mar 21, 1929

Roche Harbor is hereby abolished as a port of entry in Customs Collection District No. 30 (Washington)

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Mar 19, 1929

I HAVE LEARNED with sincere regret of the death of Marshal Foch.

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Mar 18, 1929

I have no very important questions this morning--nothing, I think, that I am ready to make a statement about for quotation.

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Mar 18, 1929

Under authority of the Act of Congress approved June 4, 1897 (30 Stat. 34, 36), and on the recommendation of the Secretary of Agriculture, it is hereby ordered that the following described lands be transferred from the Missoula National…

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Mar 18, 1929

Mr. MacCracken has resigned as he is determined to return to business, much to our regret.

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