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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.

Aug 7, 1931

No thoughtful person can overlook the profound truth that the ideas and ideals of Christ which you uphold not only have dominated the course of civilization since His time but are the foundations of our economic and social life today.

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Aug 7, 1931

Your organization is a great militant body enlisted in the fundamental advancement of human progress.

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Aug 7, 1931

You approach the problems of youth with sympathy and with confidence assured of the ultimate contributions with which they will refresh the common life of the world.

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Aug 7, 1931

In drawing attention to the nationwide and worldwide problems and service of the Y.M.C.A., however, we should not lose sight of the primary object of the organization which is to serve individual men.

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Aug 7, 1931

The accomplishments of your associations over these many years have quickened the hopes of mankind.

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Aug 7, 1931

I would have enjoyed welcoming you in person but the demands of public service make it impossible for me to do so.

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Aug 7, 1931

IT IS A PLEASURE to extend in behalf of the United States most cordial greetings to the delegates from 50 nations attending the World's Conference of the Young Men's Christian Association, meeting in Cleveland tonight.

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Aug 6, 1931

Reservoir-Site Reserve No. 1, is hereby modified to the extent of authorizing the Federal Power Commission to issue a license for Project No. 1150

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Aug 6, 1931

We shall adapt organization methods in such manner as may be necessary for the coming winter.

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Aug 6, 1931

The various bureaus of the Government are engaged in an exhaustive study of last winter's experience of all organizations in the average number of persons in distress and their location.

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