When was Herbert Hoover born?

Herbert Hoover was born on 10 August 1874 in Herbert Hoover National Historic Site.

What positions has Herbert Hoover held?

Positions held by Herbert Hoover include: President of the United States (1929–1933); President-elect of the United States (1928–1929); United States Secretary of Commerce (1921–1928); Governor-General of the Philippines; president.

Where did Herbert Hoover study?

Herbert Hoover was educated at George Fox University, Stanford University.

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Herbert Hoover

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President of the United States from 1929 to 1933 (1874–1964)

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Herbert Clark Hoover was the 31st president of the United States from 1929 to 1933. A member of the Republican Party, his presidency was dominated by the Great Depression, and his ineffectual response to the growing economic crisis made him widely unpopular. He lost reelection to Democratic nominee Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1932.

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Born: 10 August 1874 wd
Place of birth: Herbert Hoover National Historic Site wd
Died: 20 October 1964 wd
Place of death: Waldorf-Astoria Hotel (New York, N.Y.) wd
Citizenship: United States wd
Occupation: politician, engineer, writer, mining engineer, geologist, businessperson wd
Political party: Republican Party wd
Education: George Fox University, Stanford University wd
Spouse: Lou Henry Hoover wd

Positions held wd

President of the United States (4 March 1929 – 4 March 1933)
President-elect of the United States (6 November 1928 – 4 March 1929)
United States Secretary of Commerce (5 March 1921 – 21 August 1928)
Governor-General of the Philippines
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Awards wd

John Fritz Medal (1929)
Horatio Alger Award (1953)
Hoover Medal (1930)
NAS Public Welfare Medal (1920)
honorary citizen of Tallinn (1920)
Memorial medal of the Winter War
Washington Award (1919)
American Library Association Honorary Membership (1929)
honorary doctor of the University of Lille (1938)
Honorary doctor of the University of Liège (1919)

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When was Herbert Hoover born?: Herbert Hoover was born on 10 August 1874 in Herbert Hoover National Historic Site.
What positions has Herbert Hoover held?: Positions held by Herbert Hoover include: President of the United States (1929–1933); President-elect of the United States (1928–1929); United States Secretary of Commerce (1921–1928); Governor-General of the Philippines; president.
Where did Herbert Hoover study?: Herbert Hoover was educated at George Fox University, Stanford University.

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