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the hoover dam the hoover dam 1941 85 years after its completion hoover dam is still considered an engineering marvel it is named in honor of president herbert hoover who played a crucial role in its creation for many years residents of the american southwest sought to tame the unpredictable colorado river disastrous floods during the early 1900s led residents of the area to look to the federal government for aid and experiments with irrigation on a limited scale had shown that this arid region could be …
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life in boulder city cover image the view of six companies inc administration building and dormitories in boulder city 08/09/1931 the view of six companies inc administration building and dormitories in boulder city 08/09/1931 view of boulder city six companies inc administration and dormitories taken from water-tank hill government cottages in the foreground 08/09/1931 31-al19-38 add cover on … Life in Boulder …
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Hoover was hired by British mining firm of Bewick, Moreing & Co … On Janin's recommendation, Herbert Hoover received a job offer from British mining firm of Bewick, Moreing & Co. After accepting, he traveled to London and finally to Australia. Photo # 31-al-47-62 …
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Hoover married Lou Henry … Herbert Hoover married Lou Henry, his college sweetheart and fellow geology student, in the parlor of her parents' home in Monterey, California. Photo # 31-1899-06 National Archives Identifier 26308552 …
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Herbert Hoover, Jr. was born … Herbert Hoover, Jr. was born in London. …
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American Individualism was published … Herbert Hoover wrote American Individualism , a book that outlined the characteristics that made American society unique and successful. …
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1929 Inauguration … Herbert Hoover was inaugurated as 31st President of the United States. …
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President's Emergency Committee for Employment … Hoover created the President's Emergency Committee for Employment to promote private sector responses to unemployment. …