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(1874-1964)

Who Was Herbert Hoover?

Herbert Hoover gained a reputation as a humanitarian in World War I by leading hunger-relief efforts in Europe as head of the American Relief Administration. From there the Republican moved into the post of U.S. secretary of commerce and spearheaded the construction of the St.

Lawrence Seaway and the Hoover Dam. In 1928, Hoover was elected president, but eight months later the stock market crash of 1929 occurred, ushering in the Great Depression.

Warren G. Harding

Hoover’s policies could not overcome the economic destruction and despair that resulted, and he lost his reelection bid in 1932.

Early Years

Hoover was born on August 10, 1874, in West Branch, Iowa, and was the first president born west of the Mississippi River. When Hoover was 6 years old, his father died. Three years later his mother also died, and Hoover was then raised in Oregon by his maternal aunt and uncle.

Humanitarian Efforts

A lifelong humanitarian, as an adult, Hoover Herbert Hoover - Wikiwand SUCIH