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Herbert Hoover was an American politician who served as the 31st President of the United States from 1929-1933. Prior to his presidency, he was Secretary of Commerce under President Coolidge. Hoover is best known for his efforts in leading the nation through the Great Depression, including providing relief to those affected while advocating for continued economic growth.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1874</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Herbert Hoover is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On August 10, 1874, Herbert Hoover was born in West Branch, Iowa.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1895</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Graduates from Stanford</div><div class='timeline-text'>Hoover graduated from Stanford University with a degree in geology.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1914</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Leads Relief Efforts in Europe</div><div class='timeline-text'>During World War I, Hoover led relief efforts in Europe helping to feed millions of people.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1921</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Becomes Secretary of Commerce</div><div class='timeline-text'>Hoover served as the Secretary of Commerce under Presidents Harding and Coolidge.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1928</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Elected U.S. President</div><div class='timeline-text'>Hoover was elected the 31st President of the United States.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1929</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Great Depression Begins</div><div class='timeline-text'>The stock market crash in October 1929 marked the beginning of the Great Depression during Hoover's presidency.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1964</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Passing of Herbert Hoover</div><div class='timeline-text'>Herbert Hoover passed away at the age of 90 in New York City.</div></div></div>
Herbert Hoover was the 31st President of the United States, born on August 10th, 1874, and died at the age of 90 on October 20th, 1964. He is best known for his efforts leading up to and during the Great Depression, and for a strong sense of humanitarianism and public service throughout his career in government.
