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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.

Oct 25, 1931

I extend to you my most cordial greetings and good wishes for your meeting.

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Oct 25, 1931

It is needless to mention the many-sided importance of radio in modern life.

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Oct 25, 1931

It is an incalculable extension of happiness and contentment.

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Oct 25, 1931

These principles are now strongly imbedded in our law and in our entire public system.

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Oct 25, 1931

The decisions reached at that early date have been of unending importance.

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Oct 25, 1931

It has afforded me much pleasure to welcome you among us and I personally appreciate the cordial contacts resulting from our conversations.

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Oct 25, 1931

The determination that radio channels were public property and should be controlled by the Government... has preserved free speech to the country.

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Oct 25, 1931

ON BEHALF of the American people I bid you bon voyage on your return to France from this memorable visit to the United States.

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Oct 24, 1931

Particularly we are convinced of the importance of monetary stability as an essential factor in the restoration of normal economic life in the world in which the maintenance of the gold standard in France and the United States will serve…

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Oct 24, 1931

While in the short time at our disposal it has not been possible to formulate definite programs, we find that we view the nature of these financial and economic problems in the same light and that this understanding on our part should…

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Oct 24, 1931

The initiative in this matter should be taken at an early date by the European powers principally concerned within the framework of the agreements existing prior to July 1, 1931.

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