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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.

Sep 29, 1931

The opening of the new Waldorf-Astoria is an event in the development of hotels even in New York City.

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Sep 28, 1931

The problem of reducing Government expenditures is a difficult one and affects great numbers of people.

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Sep 28, 1931

I am glad you asked the question because it is only fair to Secretary Adams that such rumors should be cleared up.

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Sep 28, 1931

That is not at all a nice question to ask, but there is nothing of the kind and has been no thought of such a thing.

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Sep 28, 1931

I propose to attend the baseball game in Philadelphia next Monday and will welcome all the press support on that occasion that you feel you can give.

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Sep 28, 1931

I think we need a reunderstanding of what background consists of--it is the desire on my part to help the correspondents with the facts about various things on which I do not desire to be quoted.

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Sep 28, 1931

I welcome it and will go to the American people on the question of whether the departments have the right to dictate to the American people what they shall expend.

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Sep 28, 1931

This refuge shall be known as the Locomotive Springs Migratory Bird Refuge.

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