Herbert Hoover By dabrainattack Aug 10, 1874 Herbert Hoover, born August 10, 1874, in West Branch, Iowa Apr 15, 1881 age six, when his father died from heart disease Aug 23, 1884 his mother died of pneumonia Jan 1, 1900 Caught in China during Boxer Rebellion Apr 15, 1915 Appointed food administrator by Woodrow WIlson Jan 26, 1920 Became head of American Rlief Organization during Post-war famine Feb 3, 1929 31st president of the United States Apr 28, 1929 Stock Market Crash Mar 12, 1934 Moved to New York Oct 20, 1964 died October 20, 1964, New York, New York