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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.

Jul 22, 1931

The major problem is one affecting primarily the banking and credit conditions and can best be solved by the voluntary cooperation of the bankers of the world rather than by governments with their conflicting interests.

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Jul 22, 1931

The combined effect should enable the German people with their resources, industry, and courage, to overcome the temporary difficulties and restore their credit.

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Jul 22, 1931

The world is indebted to Premiers MacDonald, Laval, and Bruning, to Messrs. Stimson, Mellon, Grandi, Francqui, and other governmental representatives in this Conference.

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Jul 22, 1931

The program contributes to expedite recovery from worldwide depression through the overcoming of the most important elements in the crisis affecting Central Europe.

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Jul 22, 1931

I WISH again to congratulate you upon a most notable public service.

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Jul 19, 1931

ON THIS memorable anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Colombia, it gives me great pleasure to express to Your Excellency in the name of the Government and people of the United States most cordial wishes for the continued…

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Jul 19, 1931

To the warm greetings of my fellow countrymen, I add my own sincere wishes for your personal happiness.

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Jul 15, 1931

FROM EVERY State in the United States, from every province of the Dominion of Canada, from Mexico, and from a score of countries beyond the seas you have assembled in San Francisco to celebrate the golden anniversary of the International…

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