Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Presidency of Herbert Hoover
Looks at the administration of Herbert Hoover who took office just as the stock market was about to crash in 1929. Looks at his early life, his policies at home and abroad, and his efforts to combat the impact of the Great Depression.
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Potus: Herbert Hoover
Comprehensive facts about Herbert Hoover and his presidency. Includes biography, election results, cabinet members, odd facts, and notable events.
US National Archives
Herbert Hoover Presidential Library: Hoover Timeline
Learn about the highlights of Herbert Hoover's life with this visual timeline.
Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Minneapolis Inst. Of Arts: Birthplace of Herbert Hoover
Site features the painting "The Birthplace of Herbert Hoover, West Branch, Iowa" by Grant Wood. The legend behind the painting, background information, and discussion questions are provided. An outline of key ideas and vocabulary...
A&E Television
History.com: American Presidents: Herbert Hoover
This easy-to-navigate site has Hoover's biography, events occurring during his presidency, an image gallery, and several video clips.
US National Archives
Nara: Herbert Hoover: Chronology
A comparative timeline of Hoover's life and world events. A great resource for students and teachers!
US National Archives
Herbert Hoover Presidential Library: Exhibit Galleries: The Wonder Boy
Learn why Calvin Coolidge dubbed Hoover, then secretary of commerce, "the wonder boy" and why Hoover's active interest in scientific research, safety regulations, industrial standardization, radio, flood prevention, and other...
US National Archives
Presidential Library and Museum: Herbert Clark Hoover
A biographical sketch of President Herbert Hoover. This biographical sketch goes through the life of Herbert Hoover chronologically.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Herbert Clark Hoover: Campaigns and Elections
Discussion and details of Herbert Hoover's campaigns and the elections of 1928 and 1932.
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Hoover Online!: Circular No. 4
A detailed description of three major attempts made by Herbert Hoover and his administration to get money back into circulation and stem the tide of the Great Depression. Read about the Reconstruction Finance Corporation and the...
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Hoover Online: u.s. Food Administrator
See how Herbert Hoover, as head to the U.S. Food Administration during World War I, encouraged Americans to reduce food consumption to help the troops. Don't miss the poster that explained the schedule Americans were to use in planning...
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: bartleby.com: Presidential Inaugural Address: Herbert Hoover
Text version of inaugural address of President Hoover in 1929. Records Hoover's ideas about the 18th amendment, government/business relationship and mandates from the election.
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Nara: Hoover Online!: Herbert Hoover Biography: Secretary of Commerce
Details Herbert Hoover's service as Secretary of Commerce during the 1920s. Includes many photos and links to related information. Excellent historical resource.
The White House
The White House: Presidents: Herbert Hoover
Read a brief biography about Herbert Hoover and his career as President. A black and white photo is included.
US National Archives
Herbert Hoover Presidential Library: History of Hoover Ball
Herbert Hoover had a creative way to stay fit while president - Hoover-Ball. All that was needed was a medicine ball and net. Hoover played rain or shine every day except Sundays. Read the following history of the game and directions....
OpenStax
Open Stax: Great Depression 1929 1932: Assessing Hoover Years on Eve of New Deal
Examines Herbert Hoover's time as President, what went well and what didn't, as well as whether perceptions about his legacy are accurate and unbiased. Looks at his foreign policy and how he dealt with civil rights.
OpenStax
Open Stax: The Great Depression 1929 1932: President Hoover's Response
Examines how Herbert Hubert responded to the crisis of the Great Depression and his personal belief system that caused him to respond that way. Also looks at how governments at other levels addressed the Great Depression, and why most...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography of President Herbert Hoover for Kids
Find the life story of Herbert Hoover who was the 31st president of the United States on this website.
Digital History
Digital History: Herbert Hoover
A brief look at Herbert Hoover as he became president in 1929. Read about his political experience, and see what was about to sink his presidency.
US National Archives
Hoover Online: Hoover and the Depression
This site provides 440 historical documents (including cartoons, clippings, messages to Congress, political broadcasts, and writings and letters) pertaining to President Hoover and the Depression. Explore these documents through the main...
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Hoover Online!: Press Releases
Press Release images available in full text are provided from the Hoover Presidential Library concerning the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. Read background concerning its inception and details about the way it worked in an attempt...
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Hoover Online!: Hoover and Belgian Relief 1914 1917
This site explores Herbert Hoover's humanitarian relief efforts in Belgium from 1914 to 1917. Content provides historical background, as well as an exploratory classroom unit on the subject.
University of Groningen
American History: Presidents: Herbert Clark Hoover
This website provides links to Hoover's Inaugural address and State of the Union addresses.
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Herbert Hoover Presidential Library: Hoover Online!: Bonus March: 1932
A short description of the Bonus March of 1932, when thousands of World War I veterans tried to claim their war bonus to help them during the Great Depression and were forcibly suppressed by the U.S. Army. Includes many primary source...
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