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What are some funny facts about Herbert C Hoover that a student in fifth grade could share with the class?
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He was president when the Empire State Building opened when Al capone got convicted of tax evasion and when Amelia Earheart flew
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How can Herbert Hoover be a gay and a 33rd mason?
There is no definitive proof that Herbert Hoover was gay. But even he were gay, there's no reason he could have also been a mason.
Who believed that the Great Depression could best be cured by individual initiative and private charity?
Herbert Hoover
Which president is mentioned by the name in the famous theme song on TVs All in the Family?
Herbert Hoover who was the 31st President of the United States (1929-1933) ."Mister, we could use a man like Herbert Hoover again".("Those Were the Days" by Charles Stouse and Lee Adams) - All in the Family LyricsBoy the way Glen Miller playedSongs that made the hit parade.Guys like us we had it made,Those were the days.And you knew who you were then,Girls were girls and men were men,Mister we could use a manLike Herbert Hoover again.Didn't need no welfare state,Everybody pulled his weight.Gee our old LaSalle ran great.Those were the days.
What is Herbert Hoover and the Hoover carts?
"Hoover cart" -- the remains of the old tin Lizzie being pulled by a mule During part of the great depression of the 1930's when Herbert Hoover was president, many auotomobile owners could not afford gasoline to power their cars so would cut off the rear end of the vehicle, attach a tongue and pull it as a cart with either a horse or mule. Others simply took the rear end housing out of the car, built a wooden cart over the housing and pull this with a horse or mule. These carts acquired the nickname "Hoover Carts" in "honor" of President Hoover.
Which US presidents donated their salaries to charity?
Herbert Hoover and John Kennedy donated their salaries to charity. George Washington did not want any salary, but he became convinced that serving without pay could set a precedent that would prevent other less wealthy people from accepting the presidency.
How did Herbert Hoover make any changes to the Constitution?
He could not even if he wanted to. Changes are made by the Congress and only by them. The president must then sign off. Hoover was the director of the FBI and had no power to do any changes.
Why did Herbert Hoover initially do little to respond to the nations economy crisis?
Hoover believed that government should not interfere in business cycles. At the time, there were few US laws that could be used to prevent the downward spiral that brought on the Great Depression.
First president to have a phone in his office?
Herbert Hoover was the first to have a phone on his desk. Until his phone, there was a wall phone outside of the president's office that the president could use.
Ways for a student to type in class without laptop?
depends what you mean as type. If he had a phone with a keybord he could type in class. You could always use a typewriter to type in class.
What could you do to be a more resposible student?
You can do all of your homework pay attention in class.
Why wasn't Herbert Hoover's approach to ending the Great Depression successful?
He was voted out of office before his plan could work. It takes some time to end a great depression.
What effect did Herbert Hoover's philosophy of government have on the federal response to the economic crisis?
His belief that the federal government could not give direct aid to individuals left millions without help.
