Tag: August 1932
Hoover’s Hollow Promise: A Nation’s Desperation for Work
August 26, 1932, Washington D.C. – In a desperate bid to alleviate the suffering of the nation, President Hoover assured leaders at a recent parley that a major crisis had been overcome. However, his words rang hollow as the specter of unemployment loomed large over the country. The President spoke of a ‘battle ahead’ and…
Bootleggers and Backroom Deals: Hoover’s Prohibition Predicament
In a bold move, President Herbert Hoover opened the campaign for his reelection with a speech that left the nation wondering about his stance on the contentious issue of Prohibition. On August 26, 1932, at a time when the Great Depression was ravaging the country, Hoover declared himself firmly against the restoration of the saloon…
