Hoover believed that rugged individuals who looked to no one but themselves, were the secret of American cultural vitality. If the government provided massive relief or sponsored huge handouts, it would be the first step in destroying the American spirit. He believed charity was a state and private concern, not something to be done by the Federal government.
He also realized that the money for relief had to come from somewhere and could not all be readily borrowed. He did not see how increasing taxes to pay for relief would help the economy.
it would undermine individual character.
Herbert hoover was a great president because he helped Americans
President Hoover.
Herbert Hoover
reassuring Americans that "the tide had turned."
In 1929, when Herbert Hoover took office, the majority of Americans expected the prosperity the country had been experiencing to continue. Hoover was the nation's 31st President.
they named the shacks the poor lived in "Hoover villes" the newspapers they used as blankets "Hoover blankets", and the little food they got from soup kitchens "Hoover stew"
Herbert hoover was a great president because he helped Americans
Yes, President Hoover failed to meet the needs of many Americans during the Great Depression. His policies focused on limited government intervention and laissez-faire economics, which did not effectively address the widespread unemployment, poverty, and economic crisis. The lack of relief programs and ineffective response to the suffering of Americans contributed to widespread discontent and Hoover's unpopularity as president.
Herbert Hoover
american were angry with hoover for not doing enough to help them out of hard times
american were angry with hoover for not doing enough to help them out of hard times