Herbert Hoover NHS Collection
Herbert (in the center), his sister Mary (left), and his brother Theodore (right) were split up among relatives after the deaths of both of their parents.
Experiences as an orphan at an early age left a lasting impression on Herbert Hoover that led him to help children throughout his life. Though Herbert Hoover was separated from his older brother Theodore and younger sister Mary at an early age, their “family connection” was never broken. As they grew to adulthood, they became an extended family with additions of husband, wives, and children. Herbert Hoover’s life in Oregon with his uncle’s strict and structured lifestyle gave Herbert perseverance and strength to pursue his dreams and succeed in life. A person never knows what path their life will take them down and how that one life can make a difference in the world.
