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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 15, 1931

Final decision will not be reached until the final budget is presented to Congress.

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Oct 15, 1931

While governmental economy as a whole is strongly desired by the public, yet every variety of expenditure has its adherents throughout the country.

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Oct 15, 1931

I have received the proposals of the high officials of the Navy of plans for reduction of expenditures.

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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.

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Oct 13, 1931

I CONGRATULATE Dayton upon its formation of the Committee of One Hundred and I wish to express my appreciation of your leadership in the movement.

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Oct 13, 1931

I understand the immediate purpose of this community movement on the part of Dayton is to cooperate in furtherance of the request I made last week for 'national unity of action in an American way to assist business, employment and…

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Oct 13, 1931

Dayton's method of responding to this emergency is characteristically American in its quick initiative, its energy and its flexibility to local conditions and needs.

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Oct 13, 1931

The fundamental essence of your plan is community action carried out through voluntary cooperation.

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Oct 12, 1931

Temporary clerks, carriers, and laborers required for part-time or intermittent work in the Postal Service in connection with the present holiday or seasonal business from this date to February 1, 1932.

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Oct 11, 1931

The police by instinct are the enemies of gang activities, robberies, holdups, and ruthless murder.

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Oct 11, 1931

I wonder at times that they maintain the vigilance and courage they do against the odds with which they have to contend.

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