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Herbert Hoover
1874–1964
An engineer, global humanitarian, and future president, he built an international reputation long before entering the White House. His life stretched from frontier Iowa to the turmoil of the Great Depression, making him one of the most debated figures in modern American history.
2 Audiobooks
State of the Union Addresses
by Herbert Hoover
Principles of Mining: Valuation, Organization and Administration
by Herbert Hoover
About the author
Born in West Branch, Iowa, in 1874, Herbert Hoover was orphaned young and later graduated from Stanford University with a degree in geology. He went on to work as a mining engineer around the world, building both wealth and a reputation for efficiency and organization.
Hoover became widely known during and after World War I for leading major relief efforts, especially work that helped feed civilians in Europe. His success in public service helped launch his political career, and he served as secretary of commerce before being elected the 31st president of the United States in 1928.
His presidency was quickly overshadowed by the Great Depression, and he left office deeply unpopular after losing the 1932 election. Even so, he remained active in public life for decades, later taking on government reform work and leaving behind a legacy shaped by both remarkable humanitarian achievement and the hardships of his time in office.