This speech was delivered in new york city by republican presidential candidate herbert hoover on october 22, 1928, toward the close of the election campaign. In this speech, which closed his successful presidential campaign, hoover, a selfmade millionaire, expressed his view that. The private side of hoover was seldom revealed, even to people in his own family. August 25th marks the onehundredyear anniversary of americas national park service, a federal bureau of the united states department of the interior dedicated to the preservation of americas most beautiful parks and most significant national monuments. Immediately on attaining power each dictator has suppressed all free speech except his own. President herbert hoover gives a speech about the start of the great. Hoover is often remembered only for his unpopular presidency during the great depression.
It expresses the philosophy not only of hoover, but of the republican party during the 1920s. As the election came to a close, hoover sought to define. Speech on the consequences of the proposed new deal. Discover librarianselected research resources on herbert hoover from the questia. On herbert hoovers 1928 nomination for president the. As you read, think about what sort of role hoover sees for the federal government in the economic affairs of the nation. Herbert hoover, rugged individualism speech october 22, 1928 herbert hoover closed his campaign for the presidency in 1928 with this speech. Books by herbert hoover author of american individualism. The nomination by the republican party of herbert hoover for president, like the nomination of theodore roosevelt in 1904, is a signal of the influence of novel factors in american politics. Our flexible, affordable, entirely digital readers help you focus your classroom on primary sources.
Imperfect visionary, 19181928 glen jeansonne demystifies and revitalizes the distorted image of herbert hoover, commonly perceived as a failed president, rejected by. Those papers mainly concern his relief activities during and after world wars i and ii, his political and personal philosophy, his public service activities, his speeches and writings, and his postpresidential career. In 1932, edward angly published a short book filled with optimistic forecasts about the economy offered by hoover and his associates. The two phases of herbert hoovers constitutional conservatism. Upon accepting the republican nomination for president in 1928, herbert hoover predicted that we in america today are. This engrossing book fills in a missing piece in the history of the great. May 01, 2011 the 1928 election is not known for its rousing speeches. Herbert hoover library herbert hoover, highly successful mining engineer, head of european recovery after world war i, secretary of commerce, and president of the united states, was also a prolific author. Hoover won the republican nomination in the 1928 presidential election, and decisively defeated the. The 1920s return to normalcy brought revival in the business. First world war and the 1927 mississippi flood, but wanted to be president in 1928. I propose to outline something of the principles which must underlie the relation of government to the constructive tasks which confront us.
Herbert hoover and the great outdoors hoover institution. Appraising the presidency articles by samuel crowther, aprilmay 1928 athletic leaders endorse hoover. Rugged individualism speech 1928 america emerged from world war i disillusioned that the conflict did not bring about global harmony and rise of democratic governments around the world. Background the great war 1919 the 1920s boom for some trends tensions stock market crash 1929 hoover administration bonus army fdr 1932 first hundred days hopkins and hickok 1935 new deal populist movements federal action 1937 strikes and unrest lasting effect. I propose tonight to discuss the constructive side of government. A lifelong commitment hoover remained an active outdoorsman and proponent of the park system long after leaving office in 1933. In the larger view the major forces of the depression now lie outside of the united states, and our recuperation has been retarded by the unwarranted degree of. The platforms of the two parties defining principles and offering solutions of various national problems have been presented and are being earnestly considered by our people. When herbert hoover became president in 1929, the stock market was climbing to unprecedented levels, and some investors were taking advantage of low interest rates to buy stocks on credit, pushing prices. In the 1928 presidential election, herbert hoover, the 31st president of the united states, was campaigning against democrat alfred smith. Hoovers reputation as a humanitarianearned during and after world war i as he rescued millions of europeans from starvation faded from public. Formally accepting the republican nomination for president of the united states at palo alto, cal. At milestone documents, we believe that engaging with historys original voices is exciting for students and. Herbert hoover and the presidential campaign of 1932.
Herbert hoovers most popular book is american individualism. This is the longest of my four hoover biographies with 442 pages of text and it proves lively, dramatic and quite sympathetic toward its subject. Herbert clark hoover august 10, 1874 october 20, 1964 was an american engineer, businessman, and politician who served as the 31st president of the united states from 1929 to 1933. The great depression the herbert hoover presidential. This was the 36th inauguration and marked the commencement of the only term of both herbert hoover as president and charles curtis as vice president. As the 1932 presidential campaign drew to a close, hoover fired back against his democratic challenger in a speech at madison square garden in new york city. Blessed are the young, for they shall inherit the national debt. With the reception and speech over, we went westhoping that i had. But in reality, the democratic contender, al smith, was a powerful speaker. Herbert hoover closed his campaign for the presidency in 1928 with this speech. At home with margaret hoover and john avlon on their postpartisan marriage. At milestone documents, we believe that engaging with historys original voices is exciting for students and liberating for instructors. Miller center experts choose the best books on president hoover. Born in iowa and raised in a quaker family, he pursued a successful career as a mining engineer before being asked by.
This latest volume in the definitive sixvolume biography of herbert hoover tracks hoover s life and career from 1918 to 1928 a period defined largely by his role as united states secretary of commerce and leading directly to his election as the thirtyfirst president of the united states. As it was one of the major communication events of the 1928 election, we will take. Herbert hoover writes about woodrow wilson fall 2008, vol. It gave me schooling, independence of action, opportunity for service and honor. He seized on proposals made by democratic leaders in congress, and roosevelts own words from the commonwealth club address, to portray the opposition as dangerously irresponsible and. September 17, 1928 when we the republican party assumed direction of the government in 1921 there were five to six million unemployed men upon our streets. It is a paradox that every dictator has climbed to power on the ladder of free speech. New york campaign speech by herbert hoover, 1928 from the new day. Apr 17, 2020 herbert hoover, 31st president of the united states 192933. Presidents from hoover through truman, 19291953 debating the issues in pro and con primary documents by john e. The book reflects his move towards progressive ideals, as hoover came to endorse eighthour workdays and organized labor. Borah punctures claims of smith speech in minneapolis, minnesota, oct 1, 1928. Herbert hoover analyzes 5 periods in the development of the history of the depression.
What the presidency demanded from 1928 to 1932 and what it did not have was a leader free of ideological rigidity who could respond to events. List of books and articles about herbert hoover online research. Hh 390706 urges us neutrality in european conflicts. Except for major speeches before the republican conventions and a 1938. Suggested reading herbert hoover national historic site.
In the larger view the major forces of the depression now lie outside of the united states, and our recuperation has been retarded by the unwarranted degree of fear and apprehension created by these o. In 1928, the republican party nominated herbert hoover, a world famous mining engineer and secretary of commerce under harding and coolidge. In 1928, the republican party nominated herbert hoover, a world famous mining engineer and secretary of commerce under harding and coolidge, for the presidency. Leuchtenburg has penned an interesting biography of a man who was very hard to know. And his republican counterpart, herbert hoover, gave an impassioned speech now known as the rugged individualism speech.
Chief justice and former president william howard taft. Consequences of the proposed new deal teaching american. The memoirs of herbert hoover the great depression, 19291941 by herbert hoover 3. Imperfect visionary, 1918 1928 glen jeansonne demystifies and revitalizes the distorted image of herbert hoover, commonly perceived as a failed president, rejected by public opinion, historians, and posterity. Hoover had no idea that the nation would fall into the economic abyss on his watch. Chief justice william howard taft administered the oath of office on the east portico of the capitol. A member of the republican party, he held office during the onset of the great depression. Rugged individualism campaign speech 1928 log in to see the full document and commentary. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Campaign speeches of herbert hoover 1928 herbert hoover on. Yet hoovers presidency teaches us as much about the value of pragmatism as motive.
In this classic example of american conservative philosophy, hoover condemned the democratic platform as a misguided. In the larger view the major forces of the depression now lie outside of the united states, and our recuperation has been retarded by the unwarranted degree of fear and apprehension created by these outside forces. As a result, the united states attempted to revert to isolationism. He was buried back in his native iowa alongside his wife lou, who had died in 1944. Wages and salaries were falling and hours of labor increasing. In my acceptance speech i endeavored to outline the spirit and ideals by which i would be guided in carrying that. Herbert hoover quotes quotes of herbert hoover poem hunter. Herbert hoover, rugged individualism speech october 22, 1928. Herbert hoover quotes author of american individualism.
Charles rappleye talked about his book herbert hoover in the white. Inaugural address of herbert hoover, march 4, 1929 idca. Herbert hoover a successful engineer, humanitarian and a former secretary of commerce who had never before held elective office was inaugurated on this day in 1929 as the nations 31st. Herbert hoover inaugural address monday, march 4, 1929 popular opinion for the engineer, humanitarian, and secretary of commerce brought the presidentelect to office. Prior to serving as president, hoover led the commission for relief in belgium, served as the director of the u. Hoover delivers presidential inaugural address, march 4.
Herbert hoover, rugged individualism speech october 22. The 1928 election is not known for its rousing speeches. Click here to request a free trial account only available to college instructors primary source readers. A biography was published nearly two decades before hoovers death, but it was updated and republished shortly after hoover died in 1964. As it was one of the major communication events of the 1928 election, we will take a close look at this speech. The inauguration of herbert hoover as the 31st president of the united states was held on monday, march 4, 1929 at the east portico of the united states capitol in washington, d.
It differs essentially from all others in the world. Every step of bureaucratizing of the business of our country poisons the very roots of liberalismthat is, political equality, free speech, free assembly, free. Herbert hoover had hoped to continue the prosperity the nation had experienced through the 1920s when he delivered his inaugural address on march 4, 1929. Herbert hoovers 1928 speech accepting the republican nomination for presidency. Herbert hoovers 1928 speech accepting the republican. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. It gave me, as it gives every boy and girl, a chance. A beneficient influence in american politics george lockwood bertie hoover, 39 years experience on the turf. Herbert hoover is a debated figure in united states history. In the early years of the park service, one of the bureaus biggest supporters was another transplanted westerner, herbert. Herbert hoover died on october 20, 1964 in new york city at the age of 90. This latest volume in the definitive sixvolume biography of herbert hoover tracks hoovers life and career from 1918 to 1928 a period defined largely by his role as united states secretary of commerce and leading directly to his election as the thirtyfirst president of the united states.
After his term as president he continued speaking to conservation groups in support of establishing new parks and. Herbert hoover, speech accepting the republican nomination, palo alto, california. Hoovers reputation as a humanitarian faded from public consciousness when his administration proved unable to alleviate widespread joblessness, homelessness, and hunger in his own country during the early years of the great depression. Principles and ideals of the united states government. In the presidential election of 1928, hoover easily won the republican nomination, despite having no electedoffice experience. A greatgranddaughter of herbert hoover and the new face of firing line is married to a centrist and cnn anchor. Hoover was the first incumbent president to go out on the stump and campaign actively for the presidency, paving the way for the presidents that followed him. Winkler, 21 although this negative stigma haunts his legacy, herbert hoover was a kind, tenderhearted and generous man who did much good in his life before, during, and after his presidency. His speech included speaking about the enforcement of the 18th amendment, which would be the prohibition of alcoholic beverages by declaring the production, transport and sale of alcohol illegal.
Herbert hoover presidential library association, 1986. The 1920s were a period of optimism and prosperity for some americans. Herbert clark hoover august 10, 1874 october 20, 1964 was an american engineer. Campaign speeches of herbert hoover 1928 hoover, herbert on. President hoover delivers a message regarding the national economic situation and the events of black thursday, october 24, 1929, assuring that the economy is still sound. Herbert hoover has 74 books on goodreads with 1500 ratings. Herbert hoover, rugged individualism campaign speech. About the time we think we can make ends meet, somebody moves the ends. Clements, professor of history, the university of south carolina and author of the life of herbert hoover.
Newlyelected herbert hoover outlines his plans for his presidency in his inaugural address in 1929. It is a false liberalism that interprets itself into the government operation of commercial business. He disliked speeches, made few public appearances, and never formed that. This is the longest of my four hoover biographies with 442 pages of text and it proves. Herbert hoover inaugural address monday, march 4, 1929 popular opinion for the engineer, humanitarian, and secretary of commerce brought the presidentelect to office with expectations of continued national growth and prosperity. Herbert hoover, in full herbert clark hoover, born august 10, 1874, west branch, iowa, u.
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