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.
Jun 16, 1931
You have shown a cordiality and a welcome that sounds like Illinois itself.
Jun 16, 1931
It is a greeting with a warmth of welcome that is an encouragement to anyone in public life.
Jun 16, 1931
The days we are now passing through are times of stress and times that require the unremitting service of the men whom you have elected to high office.
Jun 16, 1931
Never before has so great a group of people gathered together in his memory.
Jun 16, 1931
I AM DEEPLY grateful for the cordial reception and the generous welcome which you have extended to Mrs. Hoover and myself.
Jun 16, 1931
We have today taken part in a remarkable gathering in Springfield to do honor to the name of Abraham Lincoln.
Jun 16, 1931
We have been today engaged in celebrating a matter that is of deep interest to our whole country.
Jun 15, 1931
There is not time for me to shake hands with each of you, for it is about time for your dinner.
Jun 15, 1931
It gives me much pleasure on this anniversary of Your Majesty's birth to send you sincere felicitations and best wishes for a long and prosperous reign.
Jun 15, 1931
This Charter also emphasizes the importance of training for parents, 'to fit them to deal wisely with the problems of parenthood.'
Jun 15, 1931
One of the first rights of the child as set forth in the Children's Charter adopted by the Conference was 'for every child spiritual and moral training to help him to stand firm under the pressure of life.'
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