Jun 15, 1931
The importance of the family as the unit for spiritual and social progress, and the spiritual values of family life, cannot be overestimated.
Herbert Hoover
The Public Record
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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Jun 15, 1931
There is not time for me to shake hands with each of you, for it is about time for your dinner.
Jun 15, 1931
It gives me much pleasure on this anniversary of Your Majesty's birth to send you sincere felicitations and best wishes for a long and prosperous reign.
Jun 14, 1931
For the first time in history the Federal Government has taken an extensive and positive part in mitigating the effects of depression and expediting recovery.
Jun 14, 1931
Great as have been our difficulties no man can contrast them with our experiences in previous great depressions or with the condition of other important industrial countries without a glow of pride in our American system and a confidence…
Jun 14, 1931
I propose to discuss it and the policies of the Government in respect to it.
Jun 14, 1931
Under the guidance of Divine Providence they will return to us a greater and more wholesome prosperity than we have ever known.
Jun 14, 1931
Our people are working harder and are resolutely engaged, individually and collectively, in overhauling and improving their methods and services.
Jun 14, 1931
We have passed through no less than 15 major depressions in the last century.
Jun 14, 1931
It is again a gracious proof of the hospitality of the people of West Virginia.
Jun 14, 1931
Without organized political parties, striving to serve the best interests of the American people, we would descend into political anarchy and be torn into political factions representing selfish, sectional, and group minorities.
Jun 14, 1931
The editor in an American community has a most serious responsibility today.
Jun 14, 1931
MRS. HOOVER and I want to express our appreciation for this beautiful greeting.
Jun 14, 1931
All one can say in response to greetings of so warm and cordial a character is wholly inadequate.
Jun 14, 1931
It is a greeting so warm and so generous that it is difficult to find terms in which to respond.
Jun 14, 1931
It is most kind of you to come to the station to greet Mrs. Hoover and me this morning.
Jun 14, 1931
This important Federal project is now nearing the stage of completion.
Jun 14, 1931
Labor has cooperated in prevention of conflict in giving greater effort and consequently in reducing unit costs.
Jun 14, 1931
Depressions are not new experiences, though none has hitherto been so widespread.
Jun 14, 1931
I do wish to express to you the gratitude of Mrs. Hoover and myself for the kindliness and cordiality of your welcome.
Jun 14, 1931
The business depression is the dominant subject before the country and the world today.
Jun 14, 1931
It is upon him also that we lean for leadership in every civic movement-political, economic, and social.
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