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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.

Quotes by year · 192919323,183 total · peak 1931 (1235)
1929: 765 quotes1930: 742 quotes1931: 1,235 quotes1932: 441 quotes
Jun 2, 1931

I am now able to inform you that informal discussions among nations some of whose participation is vitally necessary develop the fact that they do not consider this a proper time to call an international conference on silver and would…

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Jun 2, 1931

MAY I TAKE this occasion of the sixty-sixth anniversary of Your Majesty's birth to reiterate the cordial good wishes of the American people and to add my sincere personal congratulations.

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Jun 1, 1931

They have during the year saved about $11 million by economies throughout the various divisions.

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Jun 1, 1931

I have sent a letter to the Secretary of War congratulating the Department for the success in the conduct of the maneuvers.

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Jun 1, 1931

Of the appropriations for this next year and these balances, it is expected that about $20 million will be saved during the next year.

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Jun 1, 1931

The deficit is from about $900 million to $950 million, of which about $440 million will be due to the statutory redemption of the debt.

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May 31, 1931

I wish to take this occasion to express my appreciation, and the appreciation which I know the whole agricultural industry holds, for the great service you have rendered and the devotion you have shown in the difficult times of the past…

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May 31, 1931

I greatly regret that your personal situation is such that you cannot continue on the Board for the present.

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May 29, 1931

Never was the lure of the rosy path to every panacea and of easy ways to imagined security more tempting.

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May 29, 1931

The Children's Charter, which it promulgated, sets forth the aspirations and objectives of those who are seeking the protection and the rounded development of the children of America.

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May 29, 1931

It would give us great pleasure if it were possible for us to be present, but other engagements will not permit.

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May 29, 1931

I SHALL appreciate it if you will express my cordial greetings to the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church, now in session in your city.

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