“I am willing to pledge myself that if the time should ever come that the voluntary agencies of the country together with the localand state governments are unable to find resources with which to prevent hunger and sufferingI will ask the aid of every resource of the Federal Government.... I have the faith in the American people that such a day will not come.”
Quote by Herbert Hoover
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Herbert Hoover: Containing the Public Messages, Speeches, and Statements of the President
Herbert Hoover: Containing the Public Messages, Speeches, and Statements of the President is a scholarly compilation that includes a wide range of documents from Hoover's time in office. The book provides insight into his administration's policies and his approach to various issues, reflecting his role as the 31st President of the United States. more
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Herbert Hoover
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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