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Quote by Herbert Hoover

“Even if security from the cradle to the grave could eliminate [all] the risks of life, it would [still] be a dead hand on the creative spirit of the American people.”

Quote by Herbert Hoover

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Herbert Hoover, the 31st President of the United States, was born on August 10, 1874, and died on October 20, 1964. A distinguished engineer, businessman, and philanthropist, he served as the United States Secretary of Commerce and as the Director of the United States Food Administration during World War I. As President, Hoover implemented a series of policies aimed at alleviating the Great Depression, but his approach was widely criticized. more

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