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The priceless treasure of boyhood is his endless enthusiasm, his high store of idealism, his affections and his hopes. When we preserve these, we have made men. We have made citizens and we have made Americans.
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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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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Freedom is the open window through which pours the sunlight of the human spirit and human dignity.
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Three qualities of greatness stood out in Woodrow Wilson. He was a man of staunch morals. He was more than just an idealist he was the personification of the heritage of idealism of the American people. He brought spiritual concepts to the peace table. He was a born crusader.
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