While not believing in charity by the government, Hoover did try and help the economic mess that began during his administration. He gave much of his money to charity and encouraged Americans to do the same. Hoover believed in a balanced budget and not pumping government money into the economy. He believed in "rugged individualism" and relied on the individual, the churches and private charities, and the local and state governments to handle most of the economic help that was needed.
He felt private institutions and charities can do better than the government. He wasn't adamantly opposed to direct relief though. He believed in public works (division of public works created under Hoover), creating federal jobs for the unemployed (Hoover dam). Also he believed in relief to farmers with the Federal Farm Board and Grain Stabilization Act (FFB and GSA). The RFC gave out loans to failing banks and corporations. It also took form as the Emergency Relief and Construction Act. All of this was done under Hoover, but often goes overlooked.
only state and city government should dole out relief.
Because it is not constitutional.
Herbert Hoover - http://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h1580.html
Much of the blame for the Depression was placed unfairly on President Hoover. President Calvin Coolidge was to blame for part of the Depression.
Herbert Hoover had just become President in 1929 when the Great Depression began. His ineffective response led to his defeat by Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1932.
Herbert Hoover
Herbert C. Hoover was the President when the stock market crashed in October of 1929.
Herbert Hoover - http://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h1580.html
President Herbert Hoover
Much of the blame for the Depression was placed unfairly on President Hoover. President Calvin Coolidge was to blame for part of the Depression.
Herbert Hoover had just become President in 1929 when the Great Depression began. His ineffective response led to his defeat by Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1932.
President hoover created the square deal
Herbert Hoover was President when the Great Depression began. Franklin Roosevelt was President when the Depression ended.
Herbert Hoover was president when it became obvious that the economy was in a depression.
Herbert Hoover
Herbert Hoover
Herbert Hoover
Herbert C. Hoover was the President when the stock market crashed in October of 1929.
Yes if hoover wasn't president