Herbert Hoover

Biography

Herbert Clark Hoover was a prominent American politician and engineer who served as the 31st president of the United States from 1929 to 1933. His presidency was marked by his efforts to alleviate the Great Depression, which ultimately led to his unpopular reelection loss in 1932. A skilled mining engineer and businessman, Hoover's humanitarian work during World War I and its aftermath also garnered international recognition.