I was not able to work up much enthusiasm over the ball game, and in the midst of it I was handed a note informing me of the sudden death of Senator Dwight morrow. He had proved a great pillar of strength in the senate and his death was a great loss to the country and to me. I left the ballpark with the chant of the crowd ringing in my ears, 'We Want Beer!'
Herbert HooverMany women are now holding posts of grave responsibility in city and country and state and nation, and their number must be greatly increased.
Herbert HooverPresidents have only two moments of personal seclusion. One is prayer; the other fishing - and they cannot pray all the time!
Herbert HooverThe basis of successful relief in national distress is to mobilize and organize the infinite number of agencies of self help in the community. That has been the American way.
Herbert Hoover