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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.

Dec 9, 1931

I am suggesting to the American people that they be wise creditors in their own interest and be good neighbors.

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Nov 18, 1931

At an appropriate time I shall transmit the report to the Congress.

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Nov 10, 1931

It is hereby ordered that the Big Lake Reservation, Ark., created for the protection of native birds, by Executive Order No. 2230, dated August 2, 1915, reduced by Executive Order No. 2872, dated May 31, 1918, and modified by Executive…

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Nov 10, 1931

Recovery and stability can return only through a return of confidence, and no agency can make so great a contribution to the restoration of confidence and a return of normal activity as the newspapers.

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Nov 9, 1931

I find that the employees throughout the departments are anxious to have some definite form of organization by which they can contribute to the unemployment situation.

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Nov 7, 1931

Even during your service as a member of the highest Court in the land you have found time to give service to the advancement of the Jewish homeland and I have no doubt this has brought happiness and comfort to thousands.

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Nov 7, 1931

It is that spirit, plus the necessary reordering and readjusting of our economic life to current conditions, which will eventually solve the difficulties which confront us.

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Nov 7, 1931

Please accept for yourself and your associates my hearty congratulations as the St. Louis Globe-Democrat moves into its new building.

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Nov 6, 1931

So much of the orders of May 26, 1909, creating Temporary Power-Site Withdrawal No. 5, July 21, 1909, creating Temporary Power-Site Withdrawal No. 30, and July 2, 1910, creating Power-Site Reserves Nos. 5 and 30, as affects the lands…

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