“Engineering is a great profession. There is the satisfaction of watching a figment of the imagination emerge through the aid of science to a plan on paper. Then it moves to realization in stone or metal or energy. Then it brings homes to men or women. Then it elevates the standard of living and adds to the comforts of life. This is the engineer's high privilege.”
Quote by Herbert Hoover
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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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