Herbert Hoover Quotes


Peace can be contributed to by respect for our ability in defense.


Citations

Hoover, Herbert. Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: Herbert Hoover, 1929. United States Government Printing Office, 1974, p. 8.

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Herbert Hoover
Herbert Hoover
  • Born: August 10, 1874
  • Died: October 20, 1964
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: President

Herbert Clark Hoover was an American politician, businessman, and engineer, who served as the 31st president of the United States from 1929 to 1933. A member of the Republican Party, he held office during the onset of the Great Depression. Before serving as president, Hoover led the Commission for Relief in Belgium, served as the director of the U.S. Food Administration, and served as the third U.S. Secretary of Commerce.