Jan 6, 1932
The Federal Government is spending now half a billion a year above normal to give employment.
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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Jan 6, 1932
Worldwide depressions and their result in unemployment are like great wars.
Jan 6, 1932
In the present and what I believe is the final campaign against the depression, I have laid a program before Congress, and I trust we will secure its early adoption.
Jan 6, 1932
It has given convincing proof that the disease can be prevented by the organized application of scientific knowledge.
Jan 6, 1932
To have secured the immunization of more than half a million children is life saving work of the first magnitude.
Jan 6, 1932
I have considered that the vital function of the President and of the Federal Government was to exert every effort and every power of the Government to the restoration of stability and employment in our country which has been so greatly…
Jan 6, 1932
The real victory is to restore men to employment through their regular jobs.
Jan 6, 1932
I AM GLAD to receive you as the representatives of Pennsylvania unemployed.
Jan 6, 1932
The part played by the press in this educational effort merits grateful recognition.
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