May 28, 1931
In these quiet halls, there is a restfulness and a feeling of security--an inspiration of faith in one's country.
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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May 28, 1931
It is difficult for me to express, with my natural--I hope natural--modesty, that it gives one pleasure to see oneself presented in a better fashion than the normal snap photograph.
May 28, 1931
I have felt all evening that this club represents more than a comradeship.
May 28, 1931
After 2 years of fever and tumult in Washington, I assure you this is a gratifying occasion.
May 26, 1931
Executive Order No. 5258 of January 9, 1930, withdrawing certain lands in North Dakota for classification and in aid of legislation, be, and it is hereby, revoked
May 26, 1931
Subject to valid rights, the above-described land shall be opened only to entry under the homestead or desert land laws by qualified ex-service men for whose service recognition is granted by said resolution
May 24, 1931
It is also hereby ordered that lot 7 of said sec. 8 be reserved and placed under the control of the Secretary of Commerce for lighthouse purposes.
May 24, 1931
PLEASE ACCEPT my sincere congratulations on this occasion of the anniversary of the Independence of our great sister Republic of Argentina.
May 23, 1931
It was emphasized that the economies are no wise at the expense of dismissals from the service or through reductions in salaries.
May 23, 1931
In effecting the savings there will be no decrease in personnel excepting only as develops through natural changes incident to death and resignations.
May 23, 1931
It is indeed fitting that such a Shrine should be adorned with memorials of their supreme sacrifice, and that our countrymen should resort there for remembrance.
May 23, 1931
The Post Office officials advise the President that the indefensible practice of payment to political organizations for Post Office appointments in some Southern States has been absolutely stamped out.
May 23, 1931
I am deeply interested to learn of the dedication at St. Paul's Church, Hoboken, on Sunday May 24th, of a World War Shrine commemorating Hoboken as the Port of Embarkation and Debarkation and the place where so many of our soldier dead lay…
May 23, 1931
President Hoover insisting that there be no economies that would enhance the present unemployment situation.
May 23, 1931
Further examination of possible economies was outlined at the conference with the results to be considered later.
May 22, 1931
I am happy today to take part in the dedication of a permanent memorial to those men of Cornell University who lost their lives in the World War.
May 22, 1931
We do not condemn our own action or belittle the high motives and ideals which based our efforts when we acknowledge that the war was a catastrophe.
May 22, 1931
We cannot add to their glory, but we and our descendants will be the better for remembering them.
May 22, 1931
They are symbols, fitting and lasting symbols, of the ideals for which the men of Cornell, of all our universities and colleges, of our whole country, fought and died.
May 21, 1931
We cannot legislate ourselves out of a world of economic depression; we can and will work ourselves out.
May 21, 1931
It is the purpose of the association to provide the radio audience with addresses from the leading authorities upon significant developments in the fields of science, arts, and the professions.
May 21, 1931
It is distinctly a public service that the leaders in thought in our country have banded themselves together to give to the radio audience this opportunity of knowing from those who can speak with authority the progress that we are making…
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