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HOOVER, HERBERT C.

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HOOVER, HERBERT C.
(1874 - 1964) 34th President of the United States whose attempts to reverse the course of the Great Depression led to his defeat at the polls by Franklin D. Roosevelt. T.L.S. on Department of Commerce letterhead, 1p. 4to., Washington, Mar. 27, 1923 to John Hays Hammond and writes in part: ""àThe idea of delayed Government construction in order to give a chance to private construction to catch up with the necessities of the country has apparently had a warm commendation of a great many peopleàI trust you are getting on well with the Coal investigation. If there is anything we can do in this Department to assist you I would be glad to have it undertakenà"". Usual folds, mounted to another sheet, otherwise very good. 23630