The

presidency of Herbert Hoover Herbert Hoover's tenure as the 31st president of the United States began on his inauguration on March 4, 1929, and ended on March 4, 1933. Hoover, a Republican, took office after a landslide victory in the 1928 presidential election over De ...

began on March 4, 1929, when

Herbert Hoover Herbert Clark Hoover (August 10, 1874 – October 20, 1964) was an American politician who served as the 31st president of the United States from 1929 to 1933 and a member of the Republican Party, holding office during the onset of the Gr ...

was

inaugurated In government and politics, inauguration is the process of swearing a person into office and thus making that person the incumbent. Such an inauguration commonly occurs through a formal ceremony or special event, which may also include an inaugur ...

as the 31st

president of the United States The president of the United States (POTUS) is the head of state and head of government of the United States of America. The president directs the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the United States ...

, and ended on March 4, 1933.

1929

March 1929

* March 4 – The inauguration of Herbert Hoover takes place. He identifies crime as his primary concern as president. * March 5 – Hoover determines that the embargo on arms shipments to Mexico should not be adjusted. * March 6 – Herbert Lord is retained by Hoover as Director of the Bureau of the Budget. * March 12 – Hoover declares a policy of conserving oil fields in all cases permitted by law. * March 25 – Hoover abolishes the White House stables. * March 26 – Hoover demands an end to the abuse of patronage by Republicans in Southern states. * March 27 – Hoover has a telephone installed at his desk. * March 28 –

Henry L. Stimson Henry Lewis Stimson (September 21, 1867 – October 20, 1950) was an American statesman, lawyer, and Republican Party politician. Over his long career, he emerged as a leading figure in U.S. foreign policy by serving in both Republican and D ...

takes office as Hoover's Secretary of State, replacing

Frank B. Kellogg Frank Billings Kellogg (December 22, 1856December 21, 1937) was an American lawyer, politician, and statesman who served in the U.S. Senate and as U.S. Secretary of State. He co-authored the Kellogg–Briand Pact, for which he was awarded the ...

April 1929

* April 4 –

Lou Henry Hoover Lou Hoover (née Henry; March 29, 1874 – January 7, 1944) was an American philanthropist, geologist, and First Lady of the United States from 1929 to 1933 as the wife of President Herbert Hoover. She was active in numerous community organizatio ...

becomes the first woman to operate an automobile as First Lady. * April 6 – Hoover travels to

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to consider it as a presidential campsite. * April 10 – It is determined that the sister of Vice President

Charles Curtis Charles Curtis (January 25, 1860 – February 8, 1936) was an American attorney and Republican politician from Kansas who served as the 31st vice president of the United States from 1929 to 1933 under Herbert Hoover. He had served as the Sena ...

may hold a diplomatic status equivalent of

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. * April 14 – Hoover speaks at the

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dinner. * April 15 – Congress meets in a special session convened by Hoover. * April 16 – Hoover delivers a message to Congress requesting the creation of a federal farm board. * April 17 – Hoover pitches the first ball of the

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. * April 21 – Hoover declares opposition to a

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plan on exports in the pending farm bill. * April 22 – Hoover asks reporters to support law enforcement in an address during the annual Associated Press luncheon. * April 25 – The American Association of Engineering Societies awards Hoover the John Fritz Medal. * April 26 – Hoover endorses a plan to reconstruct

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during a meeting at the Chamber of Commerce. * April 30 – Hoover signs an appropriations bill as the first bill of his presidency.

May 1929

* May 2 – Hoover hosts a luncheon with 47 business leaders. * May 2 – Hoover fires

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William A De Groot after he refuses to resign. * May 8 – Hoover meets with Goodyear president Paul W. Litchfield to discuss the development of dirigible mail carriers. * May 11 – Hoover designates the Mount of the Holy Cross as a national monument. * May 12 – Hoover invites Senators

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and Simeon D. Fess to the White House to negotiate a compromise on the farm bill. * May 14 – Hoover raises tariffs on flaxseed, milk, cream, and window glass. * May 18 – Hoover announces that American facilitation of the territorial dispute between Chile and Peru have been successful. * May 20 – The United States endorses a plan to be more lenient in collection of German war reparations. * May 20 – Hoover establishes the Wickersham Commission to investigate the status of Prohibition in the United States. * May 27 – The Supreme Court rules that the president has the power of pocket veto in the Pocket Veto Case. * May 28 – The Wickersham Commission has its first meeting at the White House. * May 30 – Hoover urges acceptance of the

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while giving a

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speech at

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June 1929

* June 3 – The Treaty of Lima is signed by Chile and Peru following negotiations hosted by the United States. * June 11 – Hoover urges the Senate to vote in favor of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1929. * June 12 – First Lady

hosts Jessie De Priest for tea at the White House. * June 15 – Hoover signs the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1929 into law. * June 21 – U.S. Ambassador to Mexico

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arbitrates the end of the

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. * June 25 – Hoover signs the Boulder Canyon Project Act into law, funding the

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July 1929

* July 8 – Hoover appoints Dwight F. Davis as

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. * July 15 – Hoover presides over the first

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* July 29 – Hoover addresses the first meeting of a conference on child health and protection planning committee.

August 1929

* August 10 – Hoover hosts high-profile guests at

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to celebrate his 55th birthday. * August 27 – The United States signs the

September 1929

* September 18 – Hoover expresses support for arms reduction during a radio broadcast.

October 1929

* October 4–5 – Ramsay MacDonald meets with Hoover to discuss arms reduction. * October 21 – Hoover dedicates the Edison Institute of Technology. * October 24 – The

Wall Street Crash of 1929 The Wall Street Crash of 1929, also known as the Great Crash, was a major American stock market crash that occurred in the autumn of 1929. It started in September and ended late in October, when share prices on the New York Stock Exchange coll ...

begins. * October 25 – Hoover assures the American people that the economy is still strong. * October 29 – The Wall Street Crash continues as "Black Tuesday" occurs.

November 1929

* November 18 – Incumbent

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James William Good dies at the age of 63. * November 21 – Hoover holds a conference with business and labor leaders. * November 23 – Hoover requests that state governors increase public works projects in their states.

December 1929

* December 2 – Hoover demands an end to the Sino-Soviet conflict. * December 3 – Hoover delivers the 1929 State of the Union Address and declares his belief that the worst of the Great Depression is over. * December 6 – U.S. Marines fire on Haitian protesters during the

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. * December 9 – Patrick J. Hurley takes office as Secretary of War. * December 14 – Hoover orders the release of Communist Party members that had been arrested for congregating without a permit. * December 24 – The

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of the White House is damaged in a fire. Hoover returns to the White House to oversee the salvaging of important documents.

1930

January 1930

February 1930

* February 3 – Hoover nominates

Charles Evans Hughes Charles Evans Hughes Sr. (April 11, 1862 – August 27, 1948) was an American statesman, politician and jurist who served as the 11th Chief Justice of the United States from 1930 to 1941. A member of the Republican Party, he previously was the ...

as Chief Justice of the United States. * February 28 – The Forbes Commission arrives in Haiti to develop a strategy to end the occupation of the country.

March 1930

* March 7 – Hoover states his belief that the Great Depression is nearing its end. * March 8 – Chief Justice and former president

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dies at the age of 72. Hoover declares 30 days of mourning. * March 21 – Hoover nominates John J. Parker as a Supreme Court justice.

April 1930

* April 16 – Lou Henry Hoover suffers a severe back injury after a fall at the White House. * April 22 – The United States along with several other countries recognizes the Spanish Republic. * April 28 – Hoover makes a statement to Congress recommending improvements to criminal law enforcement.

May 1930

* May 7 – Hoover's nomination of John J. Parker to the Supreme Court is rejected by the Senate. * May 9 – Hoover nominates

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as a Supreme Court justice. * May 28 – Hoover vetoes a bill that would expand pensions for

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veterans.

June 1930

* June 2 – Congress overrides Hoover's veto and expands pensions for Spanish–American War veterans. * June 14 – The

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is established within the Department of the Treasury. * June 17 – Hoover signs the

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into law.

July 1930

* July 3 – Hoover signs the Veterans Administration Act, authorizing the formation of the Veterans' Administration. * July 7 – Construction on the Hoover Dam begins. * July 7 – Hoover urges the Senate to ratify the London Naval Treaty. * July 21 – Hoover establishes the Veterans' Administration.

August 1930

* August 5 – Hoover appoints Douglas MacArthur as

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. * August 14 – Hoover meets with 13 governors to discuss drought relief.

September 1930

October 1930

November 1930

* November 4 – The 1930 United States elections take place and Republicans lose control of the

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December 1930

* December 2 – Hoover requests funding for public works projects during the 1930 State of the Union Address. * December 9 – William N. Doak takes office as Hoover's Secretary of Labor, replacing James J. Davis. * December 20 – Hoover signs a bill authorizing $155 million of aid for public works and drought relief. * December 23 – Hoover pardons former Indiana governor Warren T. McCray. * December 30 – Hoover establishes the Colonial National Monument. * December 31 – The Battle of Achuapa takes place in

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1931

January 1931

* January 6 – Hoover speaks to the

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. * January 20 – Hoover releases the findings of the Wickersham Commission. * January 30 – Hoover meets with R. B. Bennett at the White House.

February 1931

* February 26 – Hoover vetoes the Emergency Adjusted Compensation Bill. * February 27 – Congress overrides Hoover's veto of the Emergency Adjusted Compensation Bill.

March 1931

* March 3 – Hoover signs the

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into law. * March 4 – Hoover signs a bill that establishes

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as the

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of the

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."Star-Spangled Banner" Is Now Official Anthem
. ''The Washington Post''. March 5, 1931. p. 3.

April 1931

May 1931

* May 11 –

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declares bankruptcy.

June 1931

* June 20 – Hoover issues the

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July 1931

August 1931

September 1931

* September 29 – Britain abandons the

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October 1931

* October 22 – Hoover meets with Prime Minister of France

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at the White House.

November 1931

* November 11 – Hoover dedicates the

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. * November 16 – Hoover meets with Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs

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December 1931

* December 7 – Hoover turns away the

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at the White House. * December 8 – Hoover delivers the 1931 State of the Union Address.

1932

Hoover accepts Republican nomination (1) (cropped1)

January 1932

* January 7 – The United States declares its refusal to recognize territories occupied by the

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. * January 22 – Hoover establishes the Reconstruction Finance Corporation.

February 1932

* February 12 – Ogden L. Mills takes office as Hoover's Secretary of the Treasury, replacing

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. * February 15 – Hoover nominates

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as a Supreme Court justice. * February 22 – Hoover honors the bicentennial of

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's birthday in a joint session of Congress. * February 27 – Hoover signs the

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into law. * February 29 – Hoover appoints Theodore Roosevelt Jr. as Governor-General of the Philippines.

March 1932

* March 1 – The

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takes place.

April 1932

* April 7 – Hoover vetoes an increase to veterans' pensions.

May 1932

* May 9 – Hoover vetoes a bill that would grant access to

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for civilians of the

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June 1932

* June 6 – Hoover signs the Revenue Act of 1932 into law. * June 16 – The Republican Party nominates Hoover as its candidate for the

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. * June 22 – Hoover submits disarmament proposals at the

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July 1932

* July 21 – Hoover signs the

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into law. * July 22 – Hoover signs the Federal Home Loan Bank Act into law. * July 28 – Hoover orders the

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to clear

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protestors from

August 1932

* August 8 – Roy D. Chapin takes office as Hoover's Secretary of Commerce, replacing Robert P. Lamont. * August 11 – Hoover changes his stance on prohibition, saying it should be left to the states.

September 1932

* September 26 – The Battle of Agua Carta takes place in Nicaragua.

October 1932

November 1932

* November 8 – Hoover loses the 1932 presidential election to the Governor of New York,

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in a landslide election. * November 22 – Hoover meets with president-elect Franklin D. Roosevelt.

December 1932

* December 6 – Hoover delivers the 1932 State of the Union Address. * December 26 – The

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takes place in Nicaragua.

1933

January 1933

* January 2 – Hoover orders an end to the

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. * January 13 – Hoover vetoes the

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. * January 17 – Congress overrides Hoover's veto of the

. * January 23 – The Twentieth Amendment to the United States Constitution moved the beginning and ending of the terms of the president and vice president from March 4 to January 20, and of members of Congress from March 4 to January 3. It also has provisions that determine what is to be done when there is no

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. * January 30 –

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takes power in

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February 1933

* February 11 – Hoover establishes

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as a national monument. * February 13 – Hoover delivers a farewell address at the

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Hotel. * February 20 – The

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is passed, moving the United States toward

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. * February 25 – The first aircraft carrier of the

United States Navy The United States Navy (USN) is the maritime service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the eight uniformed services of the United States. It is the largest and most powerful navy in the world, with the estimated tonnage ...

, the USS ''Ranger'' (CV-4), is christened by Lou Henry Hoover.Wilson Casey, ''Firsts: Origins of Everyday Things That Changed the World'' (Penguin, 2009)

March 1933

* March 2 – Hoover designates the

Morristown National Historical Park Morristown National Historical Park is a United States National Historical Park, headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, consisting of four sites important during the American Revolutionary War: Jockey Hollow, the Ford Mansion, Fort Nonsense ...

as the country's first

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. * March 3 – Hoover dedicates

Mount Rushmore Mount Rushmore National Memorial is a national memorial centered on a colossal sculpture carved into the granite face of Mount Rushmore (Lakota: ''Tȟuŋkášila Šákpe'', or Six Grandfathers) in the Black Hills near Keystone, South Dakot ...

as a national memorial. * March 3 – Hoover signs the Buy American Act into law. * March 4 – Franklin D. Roosevelt is

as the 32nd president of the United States.

References

External links

Herbert Hoover Presidential Library Timeline

Miller Center Hoover Presidential Timeline
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