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Quote by Lou Henry Hoover

“I believe that there is a future in anything that one is vitally interested in.”

Quote by Lou Henry Hoover

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Lou Henry Hoover

Lou Henry Hoover served as the First Lady of the United States from 1929 to 1933, alongside her husband, President Herbert Hoover. Born on March 29, 1874, in Iowa, she passed away on January 7, 1944. Lou was known for her strong personality and advocacy for women's rights and education. During her time in the White House, she focused on improving the lives of the underprivileged and was a patron of the arts. more

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