Oct 17, 1931
His lifelong search for truth, fructifying in more than a thousand inventions, made him the greatest inventor our Nation has produced, and revolutionized civilization itself.
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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Oct 17, 1931
I mourn his passing not only as one of the greatest men our nation has produced but as a personal friend.
Oct 17, 1931
I mourn his passing as a personal friend over a quarter of a century.
Oct 17, 1931
He multiplied light and dissolved darkness; he added to whole wealth of nations.
Oct 16, 1931
It is hereby ordered, under authority contained in section 5 of the act of February 8, 1887 (24 Stat. 388-389), that the trust period on allotments made in favor of Indians of the Warm Springs Reservation, Oreg., which trust period expires…
Oct 15, 1931
There is only one course of sound fiscal policy, and that is to reduce the expenditure of the Government to the last cent consonant with the obligations of the Government.
Oct 15, 1931
All of the principal officers of the Government are cooperating to bring about reductions.
Oct 15, 1931
The second difficulty is that the Federal Government must make its contribution to expanded employment so long as the present situation continues.
Oct 15, 1931
Final decision will not be reached until the final budget is presented to Congress.
Oct 15, 1931
There are two great difficulties which confront us in programs of reduced expenditures.
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