Herbert Hoover Biography

Born asHerbert Clark Hoover
Occup.President
FromUSA
SpouseLou Henry Hoover
BornAugust 10, 1874
West Branch, Iowa, USA
DiedOctober 20, 1964
New York City, New York, USA
CauseHeart attack
Aged90 years
Herbert Clark Hoover was born on August 10, 1874, in West Branch, Iowa. He was the 31st president of the United States, serving from 1929 to 1933. Hoover was an effective engineer, businessman, and also altruistic prior to going into national politics. He acted as the head of the U.S. Food Administration throughout World War I and also was later designated Secretary of Commerce under Presidents Warren G. Harding and also Calvin Coolidge.

Hoover's early life was noted by disaster, with the deaths of his daddy, Jesse Hoover, in 1880, and also his mother, Hulda Randall Hoover, in 1884. He was after that raised by numerous relatives in West Branch, Iowa, and later in Oregon. Hoover stood out academically as well as became one of the initial students to participate in the recently developed Stanford University, where he examined geology as well as mining design. He graduated in 1895 and started an occupation as a mining engineer, traveling around the globe handling mine operations as well as making substantial contributions to mining modern technology.

In 1899, Hoover married Lou Henry, his university sweetheart and also fellow geology student. They had 2 sons, Herbert Jr. in 1903 and also Allan in 1907. While taking care of mining procedures overseas, Hoover and also his better half had the chance to live in various components of the globe, including England, Australia, and also China, and they ended up being proficient in a number of languages. Their experiences abroad sparked Hoover's passion in international altruistic efforts.

Throughout World War I, Hoover worked with Belgian and also British authorities to work with a massive food alleviation procedure for millions of Europeans encountering malnourishment. He was assigned the head of the U.S. Food Administration by President Woodrow Wilson, playing an essential role in guaranteeing food for both the American soldiers overseas and also the domestic populace, in addition to Europeans affected by the war.

Following the end of the war, Hoover went to the Paris Peace Conference as a rep of the U.S. federal government and also proceeded his humanitarian work. His initiatives earned him the nickname "The Great Humanitarian" as well as aided develop his credibility as a qualified as well as efficient manager.

In 1921, Hoover joined the management of President Warren G. Harding as Secretary of Commerce, continuing because function under President Calvin Coolidge. He contributed in applying policies to encourage business growth and also innovation, and also played a leading role in calamity alleviation efforts for the Great Mississippi Flood of 1927.

In 1928, Hoover competed president as a Republican and won a landslide success, assuring the American individuals "a chicken in every pot and also a car in every garage". Nonetheless, simply months right into his term, the U.S. economy suffered a severe slump and also the Great Depression began. Hoover's initiatives to combat the recession were unable to prevent extensive unemployment as well as suffering.

Hoover ran for re-election in 1932 however was beat by Democrat Franklin D. Roosevelt, that recommended a "New Deal" to deal with the Depression. Hoover relinquished politics but continued his humanitarian job and writings on public policy. He additionally led a commission under President Harry Truman to reorganize the federal government, which resulted in several suggestions for boosted performance.

Herbert Hoover died on October 20, 1964, in New York City. He is remembered for his payments to altruistic efforts, his effect on American business, and his regrettable organization with the Great Depression.

Our collection contains 35 quotes who is written / told by Herbert, under the main topics: Sports - Business - History - Funny - Politics.

Related authors: Warren G. Harding (President), Lawrence Taylor (Athlete), Franklin D. Roosevelt (President), Calvin Coolidge (President), Woodrow Wilson

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35 Famous quotes by Herbert Hoover

Small: Honor is not the exclusive property of any political party
"Honor is not the exclusive property of any political party"
Small: All men are equal before fish
"All men are equal before fish"
Small: It is a paradox that every dictator has climbed to power on the ladder of free speech. Immediately on a
"It is a paradox that every dictator has climbed to power on the ladder of free speech. Immediately on attaining power each dictator has suppressed all free speech except his own"
Small: In America today, we are nearer a final triumph over poverty than is any other land
"In America today, we are nearer a final triumph over poverty than is any other land"
Small: If the law is upheld only by government officials, then all law is at an end
"If the law is upheld only by government officials, then all law is at an end"
Small: Im the only person of distinction who has ever had a depression named for him
"I'm the only person of distinction who has ever had a depression named for him"
Small: About the time we can make the ends meet, somebody moves the ends
"About the time we can make the ends meet, somebody moves the ends"
Small: A good many things go around in the dark besides Santa Claus
"A good many things go around in the dark besides Santa Claus"
Small: The use of the atomic bomb, with its indiscriminate killing of women and children, revolts my soul
"The use of the atomic bomb, with its indiscriminate killing of women and children, revolts my soul"
Small: The thing I enjoyed most were visits from children. They did not want public office
"The thing I enjoyed most were visits from children. They did not want public office"
Small: The slogan of progress is changing from the full dinner pail to the full garage
"The slogan of progress is changing from the full dinner pail to the full garage"
Small: The pause between the errors and trials of the day and the hopes of the night
"The pause between the errors and trials of the day and the hopes of the night"
Small: Prosperity cannot be restored by raids upon the public Treasury
"Prosperity cannot be restored by raids upon the public Treasury"
Small: Peace is not made at the council table or by treaties, but in the hearts of men
"Peace is not made at the council table or by treaties, but in the hearts of men"
Small: Once upon a time my political opponents honored me as possessing the fabulous intellectual and economic
"Once upon a time my political opponents honored me as possessing the fabulous intellectual and economic power by which I created a worldwide depression all by myself"
Small: Older men declare war. But it is the youth that must fight and die
"Older men declare war. But it is the youth that must fight and die"
Small: No public man can be just a little crooked
"No public man can be just a little crooked"
Small: No greater nor more affectionate honor can be conferred on an American than to have a public school nam
"No greater nor more affectionate honor can be conferred on an American than to have a public school named after him"
Small: Freedom is the open window through which pours the sunlight of the human spirit and human dignity
"Freedom is the open window through which pours the sunlight of the human spirit and human dignity"
Small: Fishing is much more than fish. It is the great occasion when we may return to the fine simplicity of o
"Fishing is much more than fish. It is the great occasion when we may return to the fine simplicity of our forefathers"
Small: Economic depression cannot be cured by legislative action or executive pronouncement. Economic wounds m
"Economic depression cannot be cured by legislative action or executive pronouncement. Economic wounds must be healed by the action of the cells of the economic body - the producers and consumers themselves"
Small: Competition is not only the basis of protection to the consumer, but is the incentive to progress
"Competition is not only the basis of protection to the consumer, but is the incentive to progress"
Small: Children are our most valuable natural resource
"Children are our most valuable natural resource"
Small: Blessed are the young for they shall inherit the national debt
"Blessed are the young for they shall inherit the national debt"
Small: America - a great social and economic experiment, noble in motive and far-reaching in purpose
"America - a great social and economic experiment, noble in motive and far-reaching in purpose"
Small: Words without actions are the assassins of idealism
"Words without actions are the assassins of idealism"
Small: When we are sick, we want an uncommon doctor when we have a construction job to do, we want an uncommon
"When we are sick, we want an uncommon doctor; when we have a construction job to do, we want an uncommon engineer, and when we are at war, we want an uncommon general. It is only when we get into politics that we are satisfied with the common man"
Small: Wisdom consists not so much in knowing what to do in the ultimate as knowing what to do next
"Wisdom consists not so much in knowing what to do in the ultimate as knowing what to do next"
Small: When there is a lack of honor in government, the morals of the whole people are poisoned
"When there is a lack of honor in government, the morals of the whole people are poisoned"
Small: There are only two occasions when Americans respect privacy, especially in Presidents. Those are prayer
"There are only two occasions when Americans respect privacy, especially in Presidents. Those are prayer and fishing"
Small: New discoveries in science will continue to create a thousand new frontiers for those who still would a
"New discoveries in science will continue to create a thousand new frontiers for those who still would adventure"
Small: Many years ago, I concluded that a few hair shirts were part of the mental wardrobe of every man.
"Many years ago, I concluded that a few hair shirts were part of the mental wardrobe of every man. The president differs from other men in that he has a more extensive wardrobe"
Small: Let me remind you that credit is the lifeblood of business, the lifeblood of prices and jobs
"Let me remind you that credit is the lifeblood of business, the lifeblood of prices and jobs"
Small: It is the youth who must inherit the tribulation, the sorrow... that are the aftermath of war
"It is the youth who must inherit the tribulation, the sorrow... that are the aftermath of war"
Small: It is just as important that business keep out of government as that government keep out of business
"It is just as important that business keep out of government as that government keep out of business"