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My country owes me nothing. It gave me, as it gives every boy and girl, a chance. It gave me schooling, independence of action, opportunity for service and honor.
Herbert Hoover
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Herbert Hoover
Age: 90 †
Born: 1874
Born: August 10
Died: 1964
Died: October 20
31St U.S. President
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Herbert Clark Hoover
Herbert C. Hoover
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The glory of the nation rests in the character of her men. And character comes from boyhood. Thus every boy is a challenge to his elders.
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One of the primary necessities of the world for the maintenance of peace is the elimination of the frictions which arise from competitive armament.
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The whole inspiration of our civilization springs from the teachings of Christ and the lessons of the prophets. To read the Bible for these fundamentals is a necessity of American life.
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Peace is not made at the council table or by treaties, but in the hearts of men.
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