Herbert Hoover By Sullivna Aug 10, 1874 He is born in West Branch Iowa Nov 10, 1885 After both his parents pass away he and his siblings go to Oregon to live with there uncle. Oct 1, 1891 He entered Stanford University as a member of its pioneer class. Feb 10, 1899 He marries his college sweetheart Jul 17, 1907 Allan Hoover was born Aug 3, 1914 He and his family helped Americans in Europe come back to the U.S. during WWI Jul 12, 1919 He founded American Relief Administration which fed 17 million people in 21 countries in the aftermath of WWI Mar 5, 1921 He was appointed Secretary of Commerce by President Harding. Jun 14, 1928 He was nominated for president at the Republican Party National Convention in Kansas City. Nov 8, 1932 He loses his re-election bid to Franklin D. Rossevelt Oct 19, 1936 He was elected chairman of Boys' Clubs of America. Mar 17, 1946 He traveled over 35,000 miles compiling projected food needs for President Truman Sep 29, 1953 President Eisenhower named him head of the Commission on Organization of the Executive Branch of the Government.. Aug 10, 1962 He and Harry Truman dedicated the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum in West Branch. Oct 25, 1964 He is buried in West Branch next to his wife. He was 90.
