Hoover the Grand Old Man Recalled in Memoir Reminiscences
Herbert Hoover, nearing 90, reflects on past achievements and public service while health wanes. He retired to his Waldorf Towers suite, writes memos, and remains active in charitable work, recalling relief programs that aided millions and his cautious stance on politics.
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Jules Loh
NEW York
John Adams
Herbert Hoover
Adams
Waldorf Towers
Gordon Cooper
Hoover
White House
Enid
Okla
Babe Ruth
Local Joke About Hoover On Retirement And Work
In a Want Ad style gag Truman asks what ex residents do after retirement. Hoover responds that people should not retire and he will not shrivel into a nuisance. He jokes that when not working he gets tired of himself.
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Truman
Hoover
Veterans recall Civil War gear and long campaigns
A public memory recalls Civil War hardware with vivid detail. Veterans describe knee-high leggings and trousers, a Spring field 45-70 rifle nicknamed light artillery, capable of kicking a shooter over a 10 rail fence and loaded packs of 50 pounds with 40 to 50 rounds. House is national commander of 18,000 surviving veterans.
War memories of a teen soldier in Cuba
Archie House recalls landing near Siboney during the Spanish American War at age 16. He describes June heat and gear woes as the greatest danger, noting the march with Company I of the 33rd Michigan Volunteers.
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Fila
Archie House
Michigan Volunteers
Cuba
Siboney
House
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