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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 3, 1931

I trust that this interest, not only in the present accomplishments of air-craft and air transportation but in the future possibilities as well, will serve to sustain in increasing measure our airmen, our manufacturers, and all others who…

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Sep 3, 1931

I take this action with very sincere regret and cannot let the occasion pass without expressing my appreciation of your long and notable public service

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Sep 2, 1931

It not only brings the boon of trained nursing service to even the humblest homes, but is a bulwark against neglect and suffering and a powerful influence in constructively promoting the public health.

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Sep 2, 1931

Its efforts and objectives commend themselves to all citizens.

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Aug 31, 1931

We must maintain the complete stability and confidence in our Federal Government.

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Aug 31, 1931

We are making every effort to hold down the expenditures of the Government in the present fiscal year.

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Aug 31, 1931

So much of the orders of April 12, 1910, creating Temporary Power-Site Withdrawal No. 137, and July 2, 1910, creating Power-Site Reserve No. 137, as affects the lands hereinafter described is hereby revoked.

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Aug 31, 1931

The total number of men employed directly and indirectly on Federal construction and maintenance work in January 1930, was about 180,000, whereas it is now about 760,000.

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Aug 31, 1931

The present situation is a little better in some particulars.

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Aug 30, 1931

And it is hereby ordered, pursuant to Public Resolution 85 of June 12, 1930 (46 Stat. 580), and subject to valid rights, that the above-described lands, where of the propel' character, if otherwise subject to disposition, shall be opened…

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