it would undermine individual character.
Hoover did not believe that the government should lead the way to end the economic depression.
Hoover's weakness during the depression was his inability to grasp the seriousness of the situation. His other weakness was that he didn't know how to use the considerable power of the federal government to turn things around.
Hoover did not accept any salary from the government while he was President.
Herbert Hoover was a Republican and believed that the primary function of government was to protect individual freedom. Hoover served as the 31st President of the United States.
it changed public opinion against President Hoover
Hoover himself came to symbolize the failures of the federal government. President Hoover Hoover expanded civil service coverage of Federal positions, and canceled private oil leases on government lands.
to interfere as little as possible
he called for minimal government role in changing the economy.
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.
He wanted people not to panic. He knew the market was over-priced and due for a correction. He did not predict how bad the effects would become. He hoped that people would stand on their own and not expect the government o solve all their problems.
The idea of laissez faire in President Hoover's 1932 campaign platform was that the government should stay out of economic issues.
A major difference between the philosophies of President Herbert Hoover and President Franklin Roosevelt regarding solutions to the Great Depression was that Hoover believed in limited government intervention and relied on voluntary measures and individual initiative to stimulate recovery. In contrast, Roosevelt advocated for a more active role of the federal government in the economy, implementing a series of programs and reforms known as the New Deal to provide direct relief, create jobs, and stimulate economic growth. This fundamental shift reflected differing views on the role of government in addressing economic crises.