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US National Archives

Nara: Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum

For Students 9th - 10th
From the National Archives and Records Administration, this site offers a great biography of President Herbert Hoover. Detailed information about his presidential library, a kid's link, and a teacher's link. Everything you want to know...
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Austin Community College: Herbert Hoover's Tragic Presidency

For Students 9th - 10th
Austin Community College provides "A More Balanced Historical Perspective," an article that looks at Herbert Hoover's administration and his response to the Great Depression.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Herbert Hoover

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource contains a detailed biography on Herbert Hoover. From the left-hand toolbar, select information on his life before the presidency, campaigns and elections, domestic affairs, foreign affairs, and life after the presidency....
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Herbert Hoover the Basics

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a compilation of the captions that appear in the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library. What results is a thorough look at Hoover's life. Divided into nine parts to make navigation easier. Also includes fact sheet for general...
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Herbert Hoover

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from ibiblio.org gives extensive biographical information on Herbert Hoover based on the collection in the Herbert Hoover Museum.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Presidency of Herbert Hoover

For Students 9th - 10th
Looks at the administration of Herbert Hoover who took office just as the stock market was about to crash in 1929. Looks at his early life, his policies at home and abroad, and his efforts to combat the impact of the Great Depression.
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Potus: Herbert Hoover

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive facts about Herbert Hoover and his presidency. Includes biography, election results, cabinet members, odd facts, and notable events.
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US National Archives

Herbert Hoover Presidential Library: Hoover Timeline

For Students 5th - 8th
Learn about the highlights of Herbert Hoover's life with this visual timeline.
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Minneapolis Institute of Arts

Minneapolis Inst. Of Arts: Birthplace of Herbert Hoover

For Students 9th - 10th
Site features the painting "The Birthplace of Herbert Hoover, West Branch, Iowa" by Grant Wood. The legend behind the painting, background information, and discussion questions are provided. An outline of key ideas and vocabulary...
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A&E Television

History.com: American Presidents: Herbert Hoover

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has Hoover's biography, events occurring during his presidency, an image gallery, and several video clips.
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US National Archives

Nara: Herbert Hoover: Chronology

For Students 9th - 10th
A comparative timeline of Hoover's life and world events. A great resource for students and teachers!
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US National Archives

Herbert Hoover Presidential Library: Exhibit Galleries: The Wonder Boy

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn why Calvin Coolidge dubbed Hoover, then secretary of commerce, "the wonder boy" and why Hoover's active interest in scientific research, safety regulations, industrial standardization, radio, flood prevention, and other...
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US National Archives

Presidential Library and Museum: Herbert Clark Hoover

For Students 9th - 10th
A biographical sketch of President Herbert Hoover. This biographical sketch goes through the life of Herbert Hoover chronologically.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Herbert Clark Hoover: Campaigns and Elections

For Students 9th - 10th
Discussion and details of Herbert Hoover's campaigns and the elections of 1928 and 1932.
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Other

Hoover Online!: Circular No. 4

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed description of three major attempts made by Herbert Hoover and his administration to get money back into circulation and stem the tide of the Great Depression. Read about the Reconstruction Finance Corporation and the...
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Hoover Online: u.s. Food Administrator

For Students 9th - 10th
See how Herbert Hoover, as head to the U.S. Food Administration during World War I, encouraged Americans to reduce food consumption to help the troops. Don't miss the poster that explained the schedule Americans were to use in planning...
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Bartleby

Bartleby.com: bartleby.com: Presidential Inaugural Address: Herbert Hoover

For Students 9th - 10th
Text version of inaugural address of President Hoover in 1929. Records Hoover's ideas about the 18th amendment, government/business relationship and mandates from the election.
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Other

Nara: Hoover Online!: Herbert Hoover Biography: Secretary of Commerce

For Students 9th - 10th
Details Herbert Hoover's service as Secretary of Commerce during the 1920s. Includes many photos and links to related information. Excellent historical resource.
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The White House

The White House: Presidents: Herbert Hoover

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a brief biography about Herbert Hoover and his career as President. A black and white photo is included.
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US National Archives

Herbert Hoover Presidential Library: History of Hoover Ball

For Students 5th - 8th
Herbert Hoover had a creative way to stay fit while president - Hoover-Ball. All that was needed was a medicine ball and net. Hoover played rain or shine every day except Sundays. Read the following history of the game and directions....
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OpenStax

Open Stax: Great Depression 1929 1932: Assessing Hoover Years on Eve of New Deal

For Students 11th - 12th
Examines Herbert Hoover's time as President, what went well and what didn't, as well as whether perceptions about his legacy are accurate and unbiased. Looks at his foreign policy and how he dealt with civil rights.
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OpenStax

Open Stax: The Great Depression 1929 1932: President Hoover's Response

For Students 11th - 12th
Examines how Herbert Hubert responded to the crisis of the Great Depression and his personal belief system that caused him to respond that way. Also looks at how governments at other levels addressed the Great Depression, and why most...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography of President Herbert Hoover for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
Find the life story of Herbert Hoover who was the 31st president of the United States on this website.
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Digital History

Digital History: Herbert Hoover

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief look at Herbert Hoover as he became president in 1929. Read about his political experience, and see what was about to sink his presidency.

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