Herbert Hoover
The Public Record
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.
We have passed through no less than 15 major depressions in the last century.
I wish I could adequately thank you on behalf of both Mrs. Hoover and myself.
MRS. HOOVER and I want to express our appreciation for this beautiful greeting.
This important Federal project is now nearing the stage of completion.
It is again a gracious proof of the hospitality of the people of West Virginia.
All one can say in response to greetings of so warm and cordial a character is wholly inadequate.
The business depression is the dominant subject before the country and the world today.





