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    Herbert Hoover

    National Historic Site Iowa

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May 14, 2013
Lecture Series on Geology of the National Parks Continues at Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
Dr. Richard Baker continues his series of lectures about geology in our national parks this summer, with presentations focusing on Big Bend (June 19), Yosemite (July 24), and Hawaii Volcanoes (August 25).

May 10, 2013
Jazz and Popsicles Open Free Concert Series in West Branch
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site, in cooperation with Main Street West Branch, invites visitors to a series of special musical events each Thursday night in June.

March 14, 2013
2013 Artists-in-Residence Selected for Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
Visual artist Vivian Hyelim Kim and writer Emily Melhorn will be the 2013 Artists-in-Residence at Herbert Hoover National Historic Site. Vivian Hyelim Kim will be in residence this spring from April 1 to May 25; Emily Melhorn this fall from September 12 to November 2.

March 12, 2013
Festival in West Branch Honors Humanitarian Accomplishments of Herbert Hoover
The theme of this year's Hoover's Hometown Days, Aug. 3, is "Herbert Hoover: Master of Emergencies," honoring the 31st President's many humanitarian accomplishments.

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Did You Know?

The television-watching eyes of Herbert Hoover.

As Secretary of Commerce in 1927, Herbert Hoover was the first person to appear on an intercity television broadcast. When television became more widespread, Hoover didn't watch it much except to see baseball games. More...