Fun fact: Herbert and his wife Lou sometime conversed in Chinese while in the White House to foil eavesdropping.

Bringing Americans home and feeding Belgium should be enough to tell you what kind of man he was. Simply a terrible time to take office.

Gosh...the man lived for 90 years, but judged by only 4 of them. Underrated for sure. The phrase 'wrong time, right place' is ringing in my head.

And he had Charles Curtis, the first & only Native American so far, as Vice President.

He is a national hero of Belgium.

I’m glad I watched this-- I have a new respect and admiration for President Hoover. What a LIFE- what a HEART ! God Bless Bert Hoover !

Also, he and his wife fought side by side with US Marines in China during the Boxer Rebellion

this segment doesn't mention he also coordinated the famine relief effort in Russia 1921-22; the Povolzhye famine - throughout history we always talk about the butchers - Hoover should get credit for saving the most lives in history

Another fun fact: During the first ever Big Game (Cal vs. Stanford) being played in San Francisco in 1892, Herbert Hoover was the team manager for the Stanford football team but forgot to bring the football. The game was held up for an hour while Hoover scurried around SF looking for a football.

We could use a generous humanitarian like Herbert Hoover again.

Astonishing to think this man went from farming a field with an oxen and sleeping by candlelight to seeing jet powered airplanes over flying that day in the Library

The History Channel documentary from 2004 called, The Presidents, hits the nail on the head when it comes to Hoover. "Before the Great Depression turned Herbert Hoover's name into a synonym for Presidential failure, he was actually one of the most respected men in America. After the outbreak of World War 1, Hoover had organised a relief effort that saved millions from starvation in war torn Belgium. He was later the Food Administrator under Woodrow Wilson and Secretary of Commerce for both Harding and Coolidge." A historian who featured in this documentary also mentioned, "history has badly blighted his reputation because he had the huge misfortune to be in office during the depression,"

The untold story of Hoover definitely puts a different light on him.

It's nice to have a great grand daughter in the public eye who cares about maintaining his public legacy.

Very informative. Didn't know he was actually so compassionate.

I love LOVE these pieces. As kid, I used to read about US Presidents in the Encyclopedia and take notes. Nowadays, professionally I'm a researcher/archival producer. The footage and images in this piece make me smile so much. The past comes alive

I definitely did not know President Hoover made so many amazing contributions throughout his life. This is truly shocking and inspiring at the same time. He is definitely going up on my All Time Top 5 Favorite US Presidents list.

Having been to the Hoover Library in West Branch myself in 2018, I gained a totally new perspective on Herbert Hoover... He is a very special man, so much more so than he is given credit for.

Hoover predicted the stock market crash but his solutions were terrible.

What a brilliant and extraordinary human being.

Inaugurated March 4, 1929, Black Friday October 29, 1929. Seven months. No way does he deserve what he got. A long, better look at this man is deserved.

My maternal grandmother loved him and cried when he lost but my uncles were happy because they knew they would get jobs under FDR

_"Mister, we could use a man like Herbert Hoover again"_ ---Archie Bunker

What an amazing men! I am so glad that we went to the Hoover Dam! He was not the reason the crash happened!

Thank you for telling us about the other 86 years of this awesome man. I’m a young black girl and mr. Hoover is a new hero of mine.

I went to Hoover elementary school in Salem, Oregon. When I was there Hoover passed away. I remember my teacher talking about how great of a man he was.

The depression must have emotionally devastated him

Fascinating never knew much about him I always heard he got a bad rap, my grandfather a republican admired him now I know why, it was fabulous to hear this, i do remember that he was still alive in the early sixties, I blame the media for this misconception of this fine man Early signs of how the media influenced our young minds Thanks for this update wish we had 🐝 been aware say. 60 years ago when I was 12

Just found out today that Hoover's childhood home in Newberg, Oregon still exists and it is a museum. I can't wait to visit.

As a native Iowan, I grew up being proud that we had produced a president. The town I lived in, was only an hour away from his presidential library and all fifth graders got to take a field trip to it. Naturally, as a 10 year old, I didn’t understand all the ins and outs of politics, and I didn’t know about his unpopularity. I think I would’ve found everything much more interesting at that age if schools would have highlighted his humanitarianism.

I’ve always put Hoover in the group a 10 presidents that people don’t knew much about. Thank you for this information!

i wrote a paper about President Hoover in High School and learn a great deal. I saw him in a different light after that

I'd watch a DiCaprio movie on him. Somebody throw Martin Scorsese on this.

The people who put all the blame of the entire depression squarely on Hoover never paid attention in history class in high school. The 1920s weren't called the "roaring 20s" for nothing. For the entire decade people were racking up major debt on credit for cars, houses, and loans. It was already at the point of no return when Hoover took office in Jan. of '29. You can't put the blame on him. Maybe he can be blamed for not seeing what was coming down the pike, but he certainly can't be blamed for causing it. He gets a much worse deal historically than he deserves.

This is one of favorite segments from Sunday Morning. Such an amazing man, humanitarian and problem solver.

“You know, Herbert Hoover once stayed here on this floor.” “The vacuum guy?” “No, the uh, President.” 😁

thanks for showing us more of Hoover's accomplishments- he was a gifted man!

Thank you for setting the record straight

I visited the Hoover Library in Iowa several years ago. I learned all of the things mentioned in this video. He was an interesting and very intelligent man.

Jeeze, I never had much respect for the guy. I certainly do now. Not only awesome, but SO good hearted & kind. RIP Mr. President. And thank you!

He was a truly great man who deserves a massive rehabilitation.

It is not surprising that so many Americans expected great things when Hoover became president in 1929, given his remarkable career and his proven skill at managing great projects.

He was extremely handsome young, would never have thought so only seeing older pictures previously.

Great man. We need more like him.

Thank you for doing this piece.

After lots of reading I came to the conclusion that Woodrow Wilson was a worse president. Many more million Americans died in Wilson's term than in Hoover's

Goes to show high office can ruin a beautiful reputation!

Sounds like a nice person. I looked him up because they mention him in the All in the Family opening song: “Mister, we could use a man like Herbert Hoover again 🎼 “

Much to admire about Hoover, recently the same about Grant - much more impressive than the 50 years I've heard both generally maligned.

The Chad Hoover Vs the Virgin Roosevelt

Im from the Newberg area and never knew he was from this area, I actually stayed in the Herbert Hoover suite at the Klamath river resort Inn on the California Oregon border.. Its a fishing lodge on the river, very neat place.

Hoover, a business man, also helped with food and aid to the Soviets during the Russian famine of 1921, 8 years before he was president.. Over 5 million people were starved to death and Vladimir Lenin sent an open letter to "all honest European and American people", to "give bread and medicine" and the United States was the first to respond, feeding over 10 million men women and children daily, and providing clothing and medicine using 237 US ships. Hoover was a great humanitarian.

I don't recall details, but I recall that there are some things that he built, or designed, in countries other than the USA, that still are significant today. He clearly was one of the great engineers of his time. Perhaps other readers know more details?

The Great Depression reached its worst point in 1933, with 25 % unemployment. It was largely caused by a 1/4 cut i the money supply. 100 percent of both Repubs ad Demos politicians enacted the Glass Steagall Act which regulated banking until 1999. With that gone, we had the Great Recession.

Wow.. I never this about him. Very impressive record. I now believe he was more than capable of seeing us out of the depression.

Remarkable man. He and his wife lived in China when he was an engineer and they could speak Chinese. I read that sometimes they spoke Chinese in the White House and so others wouldn’t know what they were saying. I believe he helped with humanitarian aid during the Second World War also

Fascinating

WOW!

the second book printed on the Gutenberg printing press, after the Bible, was De Re Metallica. it was translated into english by a young mining engineer by Herbert Hoover it was about mining, as performed in Germany 500 years ago. If you are interested in mining, or dowsing, you need a copy. It was the first book to have illustrations of the "Blacksmith A swings hammer B on anvil C" type. back then mining was done by monks. The first monk carried the lantern, the second monk read out loud from the bible, the following monks carried mining implements

Love that Mo told his story.

Omg I love Hoover!!

"We could use a man like Herbert Hoover again!"

Good man, great man, one of the greatest Americans in our nation's history. Hoover's long been labelled a presidential failure due to his poor to non-existent handling of the Great Depression, essentially condemned by historians as doing absolutely nothing to mitigate its effects. This is unfair simply because it isn't true. Hoover tried many things to combat & alleviate the unprecedented economic disaster but we must remember his background as well as the era in which he lived. The federal government at that point in our history wasn't seen as the relief-provider of 1st-resort. Hoover believed in self-reliance & that social & civic institutions such as churches & other charitable organizations should help the suffering populace. He promoted this belief relentlessly. The truth, however, is that these entities were ill-equipped & insufficient to deal with an ever-deepening, dire crisis. He firmly believed the Federal Reserve Board, created under Woodrow Wilson, was responsible essentially for the enormous calamity then unfolding. Yes, in retrospect, Hoover should've been more proactively imaginative in handling the depression but it wasn't in his make-up to involve the federal government in people's lives to the unprecedented extent the crisis required. This was a commonly shared belief among his Cabinet, other financial & big business advisors, & the federal bureacracy overall. Most of the U.S. population as well were extremely reluctant to accept charity of any kind, much less federal largesse. Their personal traits, habits, background, the nation's historical traditions of self-sufficiency, & the specific era in which they lived, plus old-fashioned, stiff-necked pride, prevented many people from even entertaining the thought of receiving financial and/or charitable help of any kind, even food to eat. Ultimately, Hoover & his administration didn't know how to handle the crisis, certainly not on the scale the situation demanded. To be fair, FDR's initiatives in combating the Depression largely were unsuccessful, too, but he had the imagination & personality to instill confidence & optimism, as well as to give the appearance that he constantly was trying a great variety of things to beat it, failure not being an option. Through newsreels & other modern forms of propaganda, FDR created in the nation a sense of constant momentum, that the U.S. was engaged in many positive projects all across the country that, ultimately, would help both the common man & American society in general. In truth, of course, it was the vast spending required by the advent of WW2 that finally gained the upper-hand against the Great Depression. Hoover has my sympathy & respect. His belief in one's self-reliance & private charity----and not instant federal involvement, relief, & solution to any & all crises---is one that, once common among U.S. citizens everywhere, vanished long-ago from the American landscape.

Thank you so much . I had no idea . I will seek out a book on Hoover.

Thank you as always for enlightening me. Keep up the good work

WOW what an interesting bio---I had no idea of Hoovers great deeds

Great information as always.

Guys.....WONDERFUL content. I will show this to my students when I cover the Great Depression.

I felt guilty about my grudge on Herbert Hoover thinking he was a corrupt man living in his riches after learning all of this about him.

He was a stable genius.

There were so many great things that Hoover did but due the media, some history tellers & an opposing politician's campaign slogan they shaped the narrative of him. The depression was prolonged by Roosevelt: it lasted 12 more years under his presidency. This Country started turning around during the production of military equipment. Things haven't changed much, one political side still shapes the narrative & the media conveys it. This is prof People should always think for themselves & not listen to a one sided political slant.

Didn't know that...Thank you

May he rest in peace! 🙏

The most achieved couple (let's not diminish Lou's incredible achievements in her own right) to ever occupy the White House.

I've read this biography. It's great. I highly recommend it

Excellent segment

Love this look on Jane! I thought she was wearing a tie 😉

"The use of the atomic bomb, with its indiscriminate killing of women and children, revolts my soul." Herbert Hoover aug. 7 1945 he was a PEACE ACTIVIST A QUAKER a gem he WAS A GRAND PEACE ACTIVIST, kevin d. blanch Ph.D.

A hero he was Friends with My grandfather in Oregon

Wow, I am so glad i watched that!... Herbert Hoover what a class act, amongst politicians of The USA!

Wow , it sucks how little he's remembered for

FINALLY...the record is set straight...I wish we had a leader like him today!

Mr Whyte wrote a good book on Hoover. Before I read the book I didn't realize what an accomplished per President Hoover was. Good video too.

A good man who was dealt a nightmare and didn’t handle it properly

This piece also did not discuss the policies Hoover maintained which many economists say made the crash turn into a depression.

So very interesting what a great man!

I’m alive today because he brought food to my ancestors. Forever greatful

very eye opening

U.s. news & World Report places him as the 10th worst president and says this about him: "Once the Depression set in, he lowered taxes and started public works projects to create jobs, but he steadfastly resisted outright relief.... A poor communicator, he came across as mean-spirited and uncaring. The homeless dubbed their make-shift shanty towns Hoovervilles. Perhaps his single greatest policy blunder was supporting and signing into law a tariff act that fueled international trade wars and made the Depression even worse.... For all his good qualities, it is fair to say that Hoover failed to rise to the greatest challenge of his time. "

Poor kid barely had anything and then had every little thing taken 😔

Incredible

By far the best US President ever. He is a legend in the Goldfields of Western Australia and a hero especially involved saving a Italians life at Bonnievale just north of Coolgardie

my grandma would roll her eyes everytime his name came up. she hated that man. how come you dont hear this in your high school history books.

Problem with Hoover was that he did very little once the Depression hit. He didn’t think it was the federal government’s job to directly assist the public. People were suffering from unimaginable poverty and Hoover essentially shrugged his shoulders. Roosevelt did the exact opposite and the people loved him for it.

Drive and determination! Great qualities for longevity

Yes what a heart.

A great man, RIP..

Thank you for posting. Accomplished and Respected in difficult times .

Thanks for doing this story. Great job. Also, I think Margaret does a great job on Firing Line.

I think it would be a great idea if we could hear about all the presidents ...one at a time on each show!