Hoover believed in ‘rugged individualism.’ During the Depression, Americans got plenty of practice being rugged, whether they wanted to or not.
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Hoover's Optimism
Hoover kept saying prosperity was 'just around the corner.' Americans started joking that it must be a really long corner.
📅 June 9, 2025
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Mining Fortune
Hoover made his fortune in mining before politics. Ironically, his presidency hit rock bottom faster than any mine shaft.
📅 June 9, 2025
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Hoover's Humanitarian Work
Before becoming president, Hoover was known for humanitarian work. The Depression made him wish he'd stuck to helping other countries.
📅 June 9, 2025
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Chicken in Every Pot
Hoover promised 'a chicken in every pot.' By the end of his term, people were lucky to have a pot,…
📅 June 9, 2025
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Hoover Dam
The Hoover Dam was named after Herbert Hoover. At least something named after him successfully held back a flood.
📅 June 9, 2025
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Bonus Army
When the Bonus Army marched on Washington, Hoover sent in troops. It was like using a sledgehammer to swat a…
📅 June 9, 2025
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