Herbert Hoover (Noun)
Meaning
31st President of the United States; in 1929 the stock market crashed and the economy collapsed and Hoover was defeated for reelection by Franklin Roosevelt (1874-1964).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Herbert Hoover's administration was marked by a series of policies aimed at addressing the economic downturn that began with the stock market crash of 1929.
- Herbert Hoover's response to the Great Depression was widely criticized, and he was ultimately defeated in the 1932 presidential election by Franklin D. Roosevelt.
- The Hoover Dam, one of the largest dams in the world, was constructed during Herbert Hoover's presidency and was named in his honor.
- Despite his efforts to stimulate economic recovery, Herbert Hoover's popularity declined significantly during his presidency, and he was unable to win re-election.
- Herbert Hoover's post-presidency was marked by a period of quiet reflection, during which he wrote extensively on politics and history, and worked to rebuild his public image.