HERBERT HOOVER

BASIC INFORMATION

• Born August 10, 1874 in West Branch Iowa
• Died October 20, 1964 in New York City
• Worked summers on geological survey teams
• Mining engineer until 1802
• Was the wing of the Republican Party

ELECTION

• Was elected November 6, 1928
• In office for 4 years (1929-1933)
• He was a republican
• Won against Alfred E. Smith in election

EVENTS

• Was president during The Great Depression
• It was the longest and deepest depression in American history
• Lasted 1929-1939
• Lost over 30-40 billion dollars

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Saved Europe from Starvation during WW1
• Appointed as Secretary of commerce by President Harding
• Appointed The Star-Spangled Banner as the national anthem

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INTERESTING FACTS

• Was fairly tall- 5ft 11"
• Was orphaned at 9 years old
• First president to have a telephone on his desk
• Was nicknamed "The Grand Old Man"

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