Died: October 20, 1964 . Despite being at the helm of government when the stock market crashed and the Great Depression set in, Herbert Hoover was not the do-nothing president his detractors claimed.

Responding to Europe’s plight, Herbert Hoover helped organize and lead an international relief effort on an unprecedented scale. One hundred years ago today, the First World War ended in Europe.

Running on a progressive platform, Herbert C. Hoover was enormously popular. His economic acuity was especially respected as he had established his capable good judgment during his tenure as secretary ...

The Herbert Hoover Presidential Museum and Library in West Branch opened its doors to the public in 1962 on the former ...

Grandson of Hoover Company’s founder, Herbert Hoover Jr. joined the family firm at a young age, working on the assembly line in summers between school. As he gradually moved up through the company, ...