Articles related to "Herbert Hoover"
Herbert Hoover and the Road to the White House
Herbert Hoover's background as a self-made man and international humanitarian qualified him to lead the nation but events swiftly neutralized his leadership competence.
herbert hoover • hoover graduated from stanford • hoover's humanitarian efforts • hoover as world food czar • election of 1928
Herbert Hoover's background as a self-made man and international humanitarian qualified him to lead the nation but events swiftly neutralized his leadership competence.
herbert hoover • hoover graduated from stanford • hoover's humanitarian efforts • hoover as world food czar • election of 1928
Herbert Hoover vs. the Henry Wallaces
Herbert Hoover and the father and son team of Henry C. and Henry A. Wallace fought each other over the federal role in aiding agriculture.
herbert hoover • henry wallace • iowa politicians • farm policy • world war i
Herbert Hoover and the father and son team of Henry C. and Henry A. Wallace fought each other over the federal role in aiding agriculture.
herbert hoover • henry wallace • iowa politicians • farm policy • world war i
Herbert Hoover's Legacy
Adam Smith's economic theory brought years of Coolidge prosperity. It also brought on the 1929 stock market crash. The Legacy of Herbert Hoover still suffers for it.
herbert hoover • great depression • andrew mellon • 1929 stock market crash • laissez-faire economic policy
Adam Smith's economic theory brought years of Coolidge prosperity. It also brought on the 1929 stock market crash. The Legacy of Herbert Hoover still suffers for it.
herbert hoover • great depression • andrew mellon • 1929 stock market crash • laissez-faire economic policy
LOU HENRY HOOVER: UNSUNG HEROINE, PART I
Lou Hoover lived a life of adventure, and led the way in several reform movements. She was a remarkable First Lady who received little credit for her good works. Learn more about this fascinating woman.
lou hoover • lou henry hoover • herbert hoover • president • first lady
Lou Hoover lived a life of adventure, and led the way in several reform movements. She was a remarkable First Lady who received little credit for her good works. Learn more about this fascinating woman.
lou hoover • lou henry hoover • herbert hoover • president • first lady
LOU HENRY HOOVER: UNSUNG HEROINE, PART II
Part II continues to look at the remarkable role of Lou Hoover, this time at her term as First Lady. She broke some traditions and began new ones. She was well ahead of her times, and deserves much more credit than she gets in the history books.
herbert hoover • lou hoover • lou henry hoover • president's wife • first lady
Part II continues to look at the remarkable role of Lou Hoover, this time at her term as First Lady. She broke some traditions and began new ones. She was well ahead of her times, and deserves much more credit than she gets in the history books.
herbert hoover • lou hoover • lou henry hoover • president's wife • first lady
Sellin' Apples
An enduring image of the Great Depression -- apple sellers on street corners. Here is how it started.
apples • unemployed • new york city • wall street • herbert hoover
An enduring image of the Great Depression -- apple sellers on street corners. Here is how it started.
apples • unemployed • new york city • wall street • herbert hoover
The Presidency of Herbert Hoover
Beginning in the very first year of his Presidency, the Great Depression became the most memorable feature of Herbert Hoover's Presidency.
herbert hoover • the great depression • worst presidents of the united states • secretary of commerce • tax increase
Beginning in the very first year of his Presidency, the Great Depression became the most memorable feature of Herbert Hoover's Presidency.
herbert hoover • the great depression • worst presidents of the united states • secretary of commerce • tax increase
The Rise of Herbert Hoover
Herbert Hoover, perhaps best known as having presided over the Great Depression, lived a very interesting, exciting and undeniably impressive life before the Presidency.
herbert hoover • secretary of commerce • stanford university • the great depression • world war i
Herbert Hoover, perhaps best known as having presided over the Great Depression, lived a very interesting, exciting and undeniably impressive life before the Presidency.
herbert hoover • secretary of commerce • stanford university • the great depression • world war i
Hoover's Road to the White House
Herbert Hoover's first foray into politics came when President Harding named him Commerce Secretary in 1920. It was from here that the road to the White House was paved.
herbert hoover • secretary of commerce • commerce department • presidential nomination • presidential election of 1928
Herbert Hoover's first foray into politics came when President Harding named him Commerce Secretary in 1920. It was from here that the road to the White House was paved.
herbert hoover • secretary of commerce • commerce department • presidential nomination • presidential election of 1928
"War Is A Racket" by Smedley Butler
Smedley Butler published "War Is A Racket" in 1935. He made many speeches on the same theme for years, yet he retired a highly decorated marine general.
war is a racket • war profiteering • antiwar • foreign wars • anti imperialism
Smedley Butler published "War Is A Racket" in 1935. He made many speeches on the same theme for years, yet he retired a highly decorated marine general.
war is a racket • war profiteering • antiwar • foreign wars • anti imperialism
America's First Winter Olympics
St. Louis hosted the first Olympics in the United States during the summer of 1904. In February, 1932, the little known resort of Lake Placid, New York drew the Olympic spotlight as the home of the Third Winter Olympics.
olympics • skating • bobsleding • lake placid • radio
St. Louis hosted the first Olympics in the United States during the summer of 1904. In February, 1932, the little known resort of Lake Placid, New York drew the Olympic spotlight as the home of the Third Winter Olympics.
olympics • skating • bobsleding • lake placid • radio
George Bush and the Economy
Bush lost his credibility with America a long time ago, so why should it take him at his word when he says a $700 billion bailout is necessary?
george bush economy • president bailout • $700 billion bailout • economy wall street • economy credibility
Bush lost his credibility with America a long time ago, so why should it take him at his word when he says a $700 billion bailout is necessary?
george bush economy • president bailout • $700 billion bailout • economy wall street • economy credibility
PRESIDENTIAL CHILDREN: THE ADAMS FAMILY CHILDREN
The children of John Quincy Adams were an amazing collection of tragedy and success. They were part of a family legacy spanning more than five generations. One even helped keep our nation together during the Civil War and almost became the third member of his family to make it to the White House.
president • minister • court of st. james • historian • john adams
The children of John Quincy Adams were an amazing collection of tragedy and success. They were part of a family legacy spanning more than five generations. One even helped keep our nation together during the Civil War and almost became the third member of his family to make it to the White House.
president • minister • court of st. james • historian • john adams
PRESIDENTIAL CHILDREN: THE TAFTS OF OHIO
This generation of Tafts continue the family tradition of service to their community and nation. One almost became President.
taft • president • cincinnati • city council • mayor
This generation of Tafts continue the family tradition of service to their community and nation. One almost became President.
taft • president • cincinnati • city council • mayor
THE MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF WARREN HARDING
Rumors still circulate about how President Warren Harding really died. With the scandals, corruption, and other mysterious deaths connected to his administration, the rumors seem somewhat credible. Did his wife really kill him?
president • harding • impeachment • forbes • cramer
Rumors still circulate about how President Warren Harding really died. With the scandals, corruption, and other mysterious deaths connected to his administration, the rumors seem somewhat credible. Did his wife really kill him?
president • harding • impeachment • forbes • cramer
Tragic Transition Part II
For President Hoover the worst of the Great Depression struck during the final two weeks of his administration, when the nation's banking system collapsed. But why this tragic climax. Hoover and his historians say it was fear of the unknown -- FDR!
bank run • bank failure • gold standard • currency • politics
For President Hoover the worst of the Great Depression struck during the final two weeks of his administration, when the nation's banking system collapsed. But why this tragic climax. Hoover and his historians say it was fear of the unknown -- FDR!
bank run • bank failure • gold standard • currency • politics
Books, Movies, and Tapes
Books, movies, and tapes are three routes that can lead us back to the past and help us to understand it. This month I will list some of my favorite books, movies, and tapes.
books • movies • tapes • depression • war
Books, movies, and tapes are three routes that can lead us back to the past and help us to understand it. This month I will list some of my favorite books, movies, and tapes.
books • movies • tapes • depression • war
PRESIDENTIAL CHILDREN: CALIFORNIA OR BUST
In answering a letter from some readers in California, I discovered that a surprising number of presidential offspring moved to California. This article examines these westward bound presidential children.
tyler • garfield • wilson • hoover • roosevelt
In answering a letter from some readers in California, I discovered that a surprising number of presidential offspring moved to California. This article examines these westward bound presidential children.
tyler • garfield • wilson • hoover • roosevelt
1920: The Year of the Six Presidents
David Pietrusza's book, "1920: The Year of the Six Presidents" (published in 2007), provides an unique way of looking at the 1920 Presidential election.
1920 the year of the six presidents • david pietrusza • sex scandal • women's suffrage • normalcy
David Pietrusza's book, "1920: The Year of the Six Presidents" (published in 2007), provides an unique way of looking at the 1920 Presidential election.
1920 the year of the six presidents • david pietrusza • sex scandal • women's suffrage • normalcy
Barick Obama's Presidency
An early look at the priorities and styles of the new presidency if the Illinois junior senator wins the November electoral vote.
barrick obama presidency • franklin delano roosevelt herbert hoover • senator viewpoint • dealing with congress • campaign cornerstone
An early look at the priorities and styles of the new presidency if the Illinois junior senator wins the November electoral vote.
barrick obama presidency • franklin delano roosevelt herbert hoover • senator viewpoint • dealing with congress • campaign cornerstone
Conception of Grand Coulee Dam
Grand Coulee Dam was one of the largest man-made structures on the earth at the time it was completed in 1941. Its electricity was essential for World War II projects.
grand coulee dam • columbia river • washington • ernest lister • u.s. bureau of reclamation
Grand Coulee Dam was one of the largest man-made structures on the earth at the time it was completed in 1941. Its electricity was essential for World War II projects.
grand coulee dam • columbia river • washington • ernest lister • u.s. bureau of reclamation
Economic Downturns and the Federal Government
Throughout American history, there have been a number of examples in which the federal government has caused or contributed to economic slumps.
economic downturns • federal government • public policy • depressions • recessions
Throughout American history, there have been a number of examples in which the federal government has caused or contributed to economic slumps.
economic downturns • federal government • public policy • depressions • recessions
Famous Descendants of Quaker Families
Quaker families produced many famous descendants, including politicians, artists and eight U.S. presidents.
famous quakers • eight u.s. presidents from quaker families • abraham lincoln had quaker ancestors • calvin coolidge has quaker lineage • gerald ford from quaker family
Quaker families produced many famous descendants, including politicians, artists and eight U.S. presidents.
famous quakers • eight u.s. presidents from quaker families • abraham lincoln had quaker ancestors • calvin coolidge has quaker lineage • gerald ford from quaker family
From Normalcy to Great Depression
While most Americans eagerly anticipated a return to "Normalcy" after WWI, the economic prosperity of the 1920s was a mirage that camouflaged the coming economic crisis t
presidency of warren harding • presidency of calvin coolidge • presidency of herbert hoover • the great depression • warren harding and normalcy
While most Americans eagerly anticipated a return to "Normalcy" after WWI, the economic prosperity of the 1920s was a mirage that camouflaged the coming economic crisis t
presidency of warren harding • presidency of calvin coolidge • presidency of herbert hoover • the great depression • warren harding and normalcy
HELL AND MARIA! : THE STORY OF CHARLES DAWES
Charles Dawes had a lot going for him, but his Vice-Presidency got off to a bad start and never recovered. The only Vice-President to win a Nobel Peace Prize, he never made his peace with the members of the U.S. Senate. Read about the famous ride made by the great-great-grandson of William Dawes who rode with Paul Revere.
president • vice-president • charles dawes • calvin coolidge • senate
Charles Dawes had a lot going for him, but his Vice-Presidency got off to a bad start and never recovered. The only Vice-President to win a Nobel Peace Prize, he never made his peace with the members of the U.S. Senate. Read about the famous ride made by the great-great-grandson of William Dawes who rode with Paul Revere.
president • vice-president • charles dawes • calvin coolidge • senate
How Dry We Were: The Repeal of Prohibition
Progressivism reached high tide during the "war to end all wars"; when the tide went out prohibition remained. Most Americans held their nose through the 20s and early 30s until national prohibition was swept away. Here is the story of the only repudiation of a constitutional amendment.
liquor • beer • wine • alcohol • prohibition
Progressivism reached high tide during the "war to end all wars"; when the tide went out prohibition remained. Most Americans held their nose through the 20s and early 30s until national prohibition was swept away. Here is the story of the only repudiation of a constitutional amendment.
liquor • beer • wine • alcohol • prohibition
JACK MINER: The Man And His Legacy
In 1904, Jack Miner founded The Jack Miner Bird Sancturary near Kingsville, Ontario. Jack banded over 50,000 wild ducks and 40,000 migratory birds in his lifetime. What a great legacy he left behind.
jack miner bird sanctuary • jack miner • legacy • kingsville • ontario
In 1904, Jack Miner founded The Jack Miner Bird Sancturary near Kingsville, Ontario. Jack banded over 50,000 wild ducks and 40,000 migratory birds in his lifetime. What a great legacy he left behind.
jack miner bird sanctuary • jack miner • legacy • kingsville • ontario
New Year's Day 1929: Which Way the Future?
On New Year's Day 1929 everyone assumed the United States would continue forging ahead in the right direction. A confussed young man on the West Coast belied that assumption.
1929 • stock market • herbert hoover • rose bowl • "wrong way" roy riegels
On New Year's Day 1929 everyone assumed the United States would continue forging ahead in the right direction. A confussed young man on the West Coast belied that assumption.
1929 • stock market • herbert hoover • rose bowl • "wrong way" roy riegels
Obama Tax Plan
Obama tax plans are being described as a detriment to the economy in the United States and similar to that of Hoover during the Great Depression.
obama tax proposals • obama and hoover's tax plans • obama's tax credit program • comparisons obama and hoover • payroll tax increases
Obama tax plans are being described as a detriment to the economy in the United States and similar to that of Hoover during the Great Depression.
obama tax proposals • obama and hoover's tax plans • obama's tax credit program • comparisons obama and hoover • payroll tax increases
The Franklin Roosevelt Presidency
Franklin Delano Roosevelt is surely one of the most important political figures of the twentieth century, whether one agrees with his policies or not.
franklin delano roosevelt • great depression • the new deal • world war ii • civilian conservation corps
Franklin Delano Roosevelt is surely one of the most important political figures of the twentieth century, whether one agrees with his policies or not.
franklin delano roosevelt • great depression • the new deal • world war ii • civilian conservation corps
The Presidency of Calvin Coolidge
After the sudden death of Warren G. Harding, Calvin Coolidge became the unlikely 30th President of the United States, attempting to bring a nation back together.
john calvin coolidge • american presidential history • revenue act of 1924 • the great depression • herbert hoover
After the sudden death of Warren G. Harding, Calvin Coolidge became the unlikely 30th President of the United States, attempting to bring a nation back together.
john calvin coolidge • american presidential history • revenue act of 1924 • the great depression • herbert hoover
The Rise of Franklin Roosevelt
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, America's 32nd President, was born to a life of luxury and success in New York, which was aided by his personal charisma and intelligence.
franklin delano roosevelt • new york state politics • assistant secretary of the navy • polio • guillain-barre syndrom
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, America's 32nd President, was born to a life of luxury and success in New York, which was aided by his personal charisma and intelligence.
franklin delano roosevelt • new york state politics • assistant secretary of the navy • polio • guillain-barre syndrom
A Christmas Quiz
A quiz on Christmas stuff with a choice of answers on each trivia question
christmas • carol • quiz • miracle
A quiz on Christmas stuff with a choice of answers on each trivia question
christmas • carol • quiz • miracle
Coming of the Great Depression in 1929
Unable to see the coming of the 1929 crash, both Presidents Coolidge and Hoover enabled a weakening system that could not be corrected based on Republican models.
causes of the great depression • contrasting hoover and fdr with the great depressi • the 1929 stock market crash • aftermath of the great crash • self reliance and the great depression
Unable to see the coming of the 1929 crash, both Presidents Coolidge and Hoover enabled a weakening system that could not be corrected based on Republican models.
causes of the great depression • contrasting hoover and fdr with the great depressi • the 1929 stock market crash • aftermath of the great crash • self reliance and the great depression
PRESIDENTIAL RATING POLLS
Presidential rating polls are a regular part of election year activities. Look at a couple of polls and see how your opinions compare to the "experts."
president • polls • ratings
Presidential rating polls are a regular part of election year activities. Look at a couple of polls and see how your opinions compare to the "experts."
president • polls • ratings
LIFE AFTER THE WHITE HOUSE, PART V
Presidents Coolidge, Hoover, Truman, and Eisenhower were extremely active after their terms as President ended. All continued to exercise leadership roles in their party, and all of them wrote books and articles which were widely read. In this article, we examine the role of these active and influential ex-presidents.
coolidge • hoover • truman • eisenhower • roosevelt
Presidents Coolidge, Hoover, Truman, and Eisenhower were extremely active after their terms as President ended. All continued to exercise leadership roles in their party, and all of them wrote books and articles which were widely read. In this article, we examine the role of these active and influential ex-presidents.
coolidge • hoover • truman • eisenhower • roosevelt
YOU'RE FIRED!
Many people consider term limits necessary because of the unfair advantage enjoyed by incumbents. But many Presidents have been defeated when they ran for re-election. In this article, we will examine this group of ousted Presidents.
electoral college • electoral vote • popular vote • president • adams
Many people consider term limits necessary because of the unfair advantage enjoyed by incumbents. But many Presidents have been defeated when they ran for re-election. In this article, we will examine this group of ousted Presidents.
electoral college • electoral vote • popular vote • president • adams
Abraham Lincoln on the Silver Screen
Despite being one of American history's most enduing figures, Abraham Lincoln has been absent from movie screens for years. Conditions today may reverse that trend.
steven spielberg's lincoln • films about abraham lincoln • lincoln films • lincoln biopic • history of lincoln films
Despite being one of American history's most enduing figures, Abraham Lincoln has been absent from movie screens for years. Conditions today may reverse that trend.
steven spielberg's lincoln • films about abraham lincoln • lincoln films • lincoln biopic • history of lincoln films
Mr. Justice Benjamin Cardozo
A renowned jurist in his time, Benjamin Cardozo has been largely forgotten outside the legal community. An Hispanic Supreme court nomination has revived interest in him.
supreme court nominations • supreme court justices • benjamin cardozo • hispanic judges • great supreme court justices
A renowned jurist in his time, Benjamin Cardozo has been largely forgotten outside the legal community. An Hispanic Supreme court nomination has revived interest in him.
supreme court nominations • supreme court justices • benjamin cardozo • hispanic judges • great supreme court justices
Obama and the $50 Million Inaugural
Obama celebrations will cost $50 million dollars at a time when over 2.6 million Americans have lost their jobs and the highest unemployment rate in sixteen years.
obama inauguration donors • congressional inauguration donors • inaugurations history • obama and recession • obama "change" mantra
Obama celebrations will cost $50 million dollars at a time when over 2.6 million Americans have lost their jobs and the highest unemployment rate in sixteen years.
obama inauguration donors • congressional inauguration donors • inaugurations history • obama and recession • obama "change" mantra
The Star Spangled Banner
In a time when as many as two out of every three Americans do not know the words to their own National Anthem, this article provides some much needed answers.
star spangled banner • national anthem • lyric • sheet music • american
In a time when as many as two out of every three Americans do not know the words to their own National Anthem, this article provides some much needed answers.
star spangled banner • national anthem • lyric • sheet music • american
A Century of U. S. Presidents: Qualifications
What makes a U. S. president? There is no job description, but a look at presidents of the past century reveals both common ingredients and anomalies.
presidential qualifications • president education • president experience • president background • presidents with military experience
What makes a U. S. president? There is no job description, but a look at presidents of the past century reveals both common ingredients and anomalies.
presidential qualifications • president education • president experience • president background • presidents with military experience
A TALE OF TWO TICKETS, PART II
During the Civil War, The Republicans joined with the pro-war Democrats to create the National Union Party, a coalition party. Their choice for Vice President helped them win the election, but created serious problems when he became President after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.
lincoln • johnson • radical • republican • democrat
During the Civil War, The Republicans joined with the pro-war Democrats to create the National Union Party, a coalition party. Their choice for Vice President helped them win the election, but created serious problems when he became President after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.
lincoln • johnson • radical • republican • democrat
Al Smith, the Man America Needed
He said "the only cure for democracy is more democracy" and he meant it. He made America a better place to live but who now remembers Al Smith?
al smith • the man america needed • tammany 'stooge' changed the nation • the triangle shirtwaist fire • great depression
He said "the only cure for democracy is more democracy" and he meant it. He made America a better place to live but who now remembers Al Smith?
al smith • the man america needed • tammany 'stooge' changed the nation • the triangle shirtwaist fire • great depression
Catoctin Iron Furnace's Beginnings
"When the legend becomes fact, print the legend." That's what the newspaper editor tells James Stewart's character in The Man Who Shot Liberty Valence. It's also what h
catoctin furnace • thurmont • iron smelting • thomas johnson • maryland iron
"When the legend becomes fact, print the legend." That's what the newspaper editor tells James Stewart's character in The Man Who Shot Liberty Valence. It's also what h
catoctin furnace • thurmont • iron smelting • thomas johnson • maryland iron
College Education and American Presidents
Most American Presidents received college degrees from predominantly Northeastern institutions like Harvard, but several never attended or dropped out.
college education and american presidents • presidents that dropped out of college • presidents never attending college • presidents that attended harvard • where presidents went to school
Most American Presidents received college degrees from predominantly Northeastern institutions like Harvard, but several never attended or dropped out.
college education and american presidents • presidents that dropped out of college • presidents never attending college • presidents that attended harvard • where presidents went to school
Oath of Office of the US President
Recent legal challenges to the "So help me God" codicil, stated by US Presidents when sworn in, have highlighted what is really constitutional and what is mere tradition.
oath of office • us president • united states • constitution • so help me god
Recent legal challenges to the "So help me God" codicil, stated by US Presidents when sworn in, have highlighted what is really constitutional and what is mere tradition.
oath of office • us president • united states • constitution • so help me god
Presidential Transition in Economic Crisis
As America struggles with its potentially worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, there is a danger that the Presidential transition can make it worse.
presidential transitions • economic crisis • great depression • hoover and roosevelt transition • obama and bush
As America struggles with its potentially worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, there is a danger that the Presidential transition can make it worse.
presidential transitions • economic crisis • great depression • hoover and roosevelt transition • obama and bush
Presidential Transitions in the United States
The transfer of executive authority from George Washington to John Adams in 1797 amazed the world. The peaceful revolution continues with George Bush and Barack Obama.
presidential transition • barack obama • us constitution • george bush • george washington
The transfer of executive authority from George Washington to John Adams in 1797 amazed the world. The peaceful revolution continues with George Bush and Barack Obama.
presidential transition • barack obama • us constitution • george bush • george washington
Presidents in World War Two
Most were not famous at the time, but history would remember these presidents and sons of presidents more for what they would accomplish later than for the War.
presidents in the wwii • politicians in war • presidents in world war • president service in war • future us presidents serving in the military
Most were not famous at the time, but history would remember these presidents and sons of presidents more for what they would accomplish later than for the War.
presidents in the wwii • politicians in war • presidents in world war • president service in war • future us presidents serving in the military
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