Herbert Hoover
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Herbert Hoover was born on August 10, 1874, in West Branch[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16]. His mother was Hulda Randall Minthorn[6]. Hoover worked as a politician, engineer, writer, mining engineer, geologist, and businessperson[1]. He was a member of the Episcopal Church.
In 1899, Hoover married Lou Henry Hoover, with whom he had two children, Herbert Hoover, Jr. and Allan Hoover[6]. The couple remained together until Lou's death in 1944.
Herbert Hoover received several awards, including the John Fritz Medal, Horatio Alger Award, Hoover Medal, and NAS Public Welfare Medal[17][18][19][20][21]. He was also made an honorary citizen of Tallinn and received the Memorial medal of the Winter War, among other honors[17][18][19][20][21]. Hoover died on October 20, 1964, in New York City[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][11][12][13][14][15][10].
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum[11]
- Father: Jesse Hoover[12]
- Mother: Hulda Randall Minthorn[13]
- Spouse: Lou Henry Hoover[14]
- Child: Herbert Hoover, Jr.[15], Allan Hoover[16]
- Country of citizenship: United States[17]
- Native language: English[18]
- Occupation: businessperson[19], statesperson[20], author[21], minister[22]
- Position held: President of the United States[23], United States Secretary of Commerce[24], Governor-General of the Philippines[25], President-elect of the United States[26], president[27]
- Educated at: George Fox University[28], Stanford University[29]
- Award received: John Fritz Medal[30], Horatio Alger Award[31], Hoover Medal[32], NAS Public Welfare Medal[33], honorary citizen of Tallinn[34], Memorial medal of the Winter War[35], Washington Award[36], American Library Association Honorary Membership[37], honorary doctor of the University of Lille[38], Honorary doctor of the University of Liège[39]
- Member of: National Academy of Sciences[40], American Philosophical Society[41]
- Religion or worldview: Episcopal Church[42]
- Sex or gender: male[43]
- Family: Hoover family[44]
- Member of political party: Republican Party[45]
- Commons category: Herbert Hoover[46]
- Archives at: Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum[47], New York Public Library Main Branch[48]
- Cause of death: internal bleeding[49], colorectal cancer[50]
- Residence: Stanford[51], Hoover–Minthorn House[52]
- Handedness: left-handedness[53]
- Family name: Hoover[54]
- Given name: Herbert[55], Clark[56]
- Topic's main category: Category:Herbert Hoover[57]
- Commons gallery: Herbert Hoover[58]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Herbert Hoover include Hoover Dam[59], an arch-gravity dam[60], in United States[61], founded in 1931[62]; Hoover Institution[63], a think tank[64], in United States[65], founded in 1919[66], headquartered in Stanford University[67]; Hooverville[68]; Herbert C. Hoover Building[69], a building of public administration[70], in United States[71], founded in 1927[72]; Hoover Tower[73], a building[74], in United States[75]; and Hoover Medal[76], a science award[77], in United States[78], founded in 1930[79].
Why It Matters
Herbert Hoover has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[80] He is known by 76 alternative names across languages and contexts.[81]
Entities named for him include Hoover Dam[59], an arch-gravity dam[60], in United States[61], founded in 1931[62]; Hoover Institution[63], a think tank[64], in United States[65], founded in 1919[66], headquartered in Stanford University[67]; Hooverville[68]; Herbert C. Hoover Building[69], a building of public administration[70], in United States[71], founded in 1927[72]; Hoover Tower[73], a building[74], in United States[75]; and Hoover Medal[76], a science award[77], in United States[78], founded in 1930[79].
FAQs
Where was Herbert Hoover born?
Herbert Hoover's place of birth was Herbert Hoover National Historic Site[2].
Where did Herbert Hoover die?
Herbert Hoover passed away in Waldorf-Astoria Hotel[4].
Who were Herbert Hoover's parents?
Herbert Hoover's father was Jesse Hoover[12]. Herbert Hoover's mother was Hulda Randall Minthorn[13].
Who was Herbert Hoover married to?
Herbert Hoover's spouses include Lou Henry Hoover[14].
What did Herbert Hoover do for work?
Herbert Hoover worked as a politician[5], engineer[6], writer[7], mining engineer[8], and geologist[9].
Where did Herbert Hoover go to school?
Herbert Hoover was educated at George Fox University[28] and Stanford University[29].
What awards did Herbert Hoover receive?
Honors received include John Fritz Medal[30], Horatio Alger Award[31], Hoover Medal[32], and NAS Public Welfare Medal[33].