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Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
Simple Beginnings
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“In no other land could a boy from a country village, without inheritance or influential friends, look forward with unbounded hope.”
Herbert Hoover
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| Herbert Hoover NHS Collection | | Herbert Hoover believed strongly that being born in the United States offered him a life of unbounded opportunity. |
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Born into a family of modest means, Herbert Hoover had a life of unlimited potential in the United States. His parents' beliefs and lifestyles influenced their children’s lives and had a lasting impression, even though the time they all lived together was short. It took a community to raise the Hoover children: aunts, uncles, neighbors and friends with like beliefs to guide them to adulthood. In particular, Herbert's mother's belief in her Quaker faith, family, and higher education gave her children a foundation and direction to their lives after her death.
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Hoover Genealogy
An abridged Hoover family tree, beginning with Herbert's parents.
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Curriculum materials
Curriculum guides to prepare for lessons, activities, and a visit to the park.
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Volunteer
Volunteering gives you hands-on experience working with the public, park staff, and park resources.
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Did You Know?
In Herbert Hoover’s 31-year retirement from the presidency he never had any Secret Service protection. Not until 1965, one year after Hoover died, was lifetime Secret Service protection awarded to ex-presidents.
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Last Updated: October 24, 2007 at 13:08 EST |
