Herbert Hoover, lived 90 years

[eagle7-31]

but is known for only 4. The above video goes into some of his very remarkable accomplishments before and after his Presidency.

 

[EdwinAMartin]

but is known for only 4. The above video goes into some of his very remarkable accomplishments before and after his Presidency.

I admired the man, but thought he sucked as a President. His acheivements during and after WW I were great. He was also a Progressive, which is not the same as the faux 'Progressives' of today, who are merely commie sociopaths.

Herbert Hoover exhibited progressive tendencies early in his career, particularly in humanitarian and labor reforms, but he later became more conservative, especially in response to the New Deal.​

Early Progressive Actions​

Before his presidency, Hoover was widely regarded as a progressive due to his humanitarian work and advocacy for efficiency and labor representation. He led major relief efforts during and after World War I, including the Commission for Relief in Belgium and the American Relief Administration, which provided food to millions in Europe, earning him recognition among progressives Wikipedia. In the 1920s, Hoover focused on productivity, efficiency, and labor representation, working closely with labor leaders and corporate executives to modernize business practices and support organized labor JSTOR. Historians note that he synthesized several streams of progressive ideology, emphasizing social responsibility and reform within the framework of private enterprise JSTOR.

Presidency and Policy Approach​

Hoover’s presidency (1929–1933) coincided with the onset of the Great Depression. While he is often remembered as a conservative or laissez-faire president, historical research shows that he supported significant government intervention to stabilize the economy, including public works programs and efforts to aid banks and farmers Mises Institute. His policies laid the groundwork for later New Deal programs, demonstrating a pragmatic, interventionist approach that aligned with progressive economic principles, even if they were less aggressive than Franklin D. Roosevelt’s measures Mises Institute.

Later Conservative Reputation​

After leaving office, Hoover increasingly embraced conservative philosophy, criticizing the New Deal as a threat to constitutionalism and advocating for limited government and individual responsibility itrfoundation.org. Scholars describe him as a constitutional conservative, influenced by thinkers like Edmund Burke and Abraham Lincoln, and a philosopher of modern conservatism itrfoundation.org. This shift contributed to the perception that Hoover was not a progressive, despite his earlier reformist actions.

Conclusion​

Herbert Hoover’s political identity is complex. He was progressive in his early career, particularly in humanitarian work, labor reform, and economic intervention during crises, but he later became a staunch conservative, opposing the New Deal and emphasizing constitutional principles and limited government itrfoundation.org+3. Therefore, whether Hoover is considered a progressive depends on the period of his life being examined.

 

[Moonglow]

Herbert was a rich man, but he hated the poor, as did all rich folks from the Gilded Age.

 

[eagle7-31]

I admired the man, but thought he sucked as a President. His acheivements during and after WW I were great. He was also a Progressive, which is not the same as the faux 'Progressives' of today, who are merely commie sociopaths.

Herbert Hoover exhibited progressive tendencies early in his career, particularly in humanitarian and labor reforms, but he later became more conservative, especially in response to the New Deal.​

Early Progressive Actions​

Before his presidency, Hoover was widely regarded as a progressive due to his humanitarian work and advocacy for efficiency and labor representation. He led major relief efforts during and after World War I, including the Commission for Relief in Belgium and the American Relief Administration, which provided food to millions in Europe, earning him recognition among progressives Wikipedia. In the 1920s, Hoover focused on productivity, efficiency, and labor representation, working closely with labor leaders and corporate executives to modernize business practices and support organized labor JSTOR. Historians note that he synthesized several streams of progressive ideology, emphasizing social responsibility and reform within the framework of private enterprise JSTOR.

Presidency and Policy Approach​

Hoover’s presidency (1929–1933) coincided with the onset of the Great Depression. While he is often remembered as a conservative or laissez-faire president, historical research shows that he supported significant government intervention to stabilize the economy, including public works programs and efforts to aid banks and farmers Mises Institute. His policies laid the groundwork for later New Deal programs, demonstrating a pragmatic, interventionist approach that aligned with progressive economic principles, even if they were less aggressive than Franklin D. Roosevelt’s measures Mises Institute.

Later Conservative Reputation​

After leaving office, Hoover increasingly embraced conservative philosophy, criticizing the New Deal as a threat to constitutionalism and advocating for limited government and individual responsibility itrfoundation.org. Scholars describe him as a constitutional conservative, influenced by thinkers like Edmund Burke and Abraham Lincoln, and a philosopher of modern conservatism itrfoundation.org. This shift contributed to the perception that Hoover was not a progressive, despite his earlier reformist actions.

Conclusion​

Herbert Hoover’s political identity is complex. He was progressive in his early career, particularly in humanitarian work, labor reform, and economic intervention during crises, but he later became a staunch conservative, opposing the New Deal and emphasizing constitutional principles and limited government itrfoundation.org+3. Therefore, whether Hoover is considered a progressive depends on the period of his life being examined.

Hoover's biggest mistakes in term was Smoot/Hawley Tariff which made the depression far worse, his handling of the WWI bonus marchers and his continued support for Prohibition. FDR in 1920 was lobbying for VP on the Democratic ticket and tried to talk Hoover into running as a Democrat and wanted to run with Hoover as his VP.

 

[eagle7-31]

Herbert was a rich man, but he hated the poor, as did all rich folks from the Gilded Age.

His relief efforts in Europe during the first world war and domestically during the 1920's floods and dust bowl problems state otherwise. Try again.

 

[rightwinger]

His relief efforts in Europe during the first world war and domestically during the 1920's floods and dust bowl problems state otherwise. Try again.

Hoover rescued Belgium after the war

 

[eagle7-31]

Hoover rescued Belgium after the war

True. He did manage to get relief to Americans and others before that while the US was still neutral.

 

[EdwinAMartin]

Hoover's biggest mistakes in term was Smoot/Hawley Tariff which made the depression far worse, his handling of the WWI bonus marchers and his continued support for Prohibition. FDR in 1920 was lobbying for VP on the Democratic ticket and tried to talk Hoover into running as a Democrat and wanted to run with Hoover as his VP.

Back in those days they had 'salons' around DC, and he was a rounder that went to all of them, including FDR's.

 

[Moonglow]

His relief efforts in Europe during the first world war and domestically during the 1920's floods and dust bowl problems state otherwise. Try again.

Herbert Hoover orchestrated one of the largest international food relief operations in history to save starving Belgian and French civilians during World War I. Before his presidency, Hoover formed and chaired the Commission for Relief in Belgium (CRB) in 1914. [1, 2, 3, 4]
The massive undertaking involved several critical elements:

• The Crisis: Germany's occupation and the British naval blockade caused a catastrophic famine, threatening to starve roughly 9.5 million people in Belgium and Northern France. [1, 2, 3]
• The Operations: The CRB bought, chartered ships, and successfully transported over 5 million metric tons (roughly 11 billion pounds) of vital provisions past naval blockades and enemy submarines. [1, 2]
• The Funding: The relief was financed through a combination of international government loans (from the U.S., Britain, France, and Belgium) and massive voluntary charitable donations from around the world. [1]

Herbert Hoover played a massive, highly successful role in managing the 1920s floods, but his efforts to address the subsequent Dust Bowl were widely considered a failure. As Secretary of Commerce, his masterful coordination of the 1927 Great Mississippi Flood relief propelled him to the presidency. However, his strict anti-interventionist philosophy during the 1930s Dust Bowl and Great Depression left local communities without enough federal aid to survive the environmental disaster. [1, 2, 3, 4]

 

[Robert W]

Before his presidency, Hoover was widely regarded as a progressive due to his humanitarian work and advocacy for efficiency and labor representation.

Hoover was widely regarded as a Republican not a progressive which is intended to mean Democrat.

 

[Robert W]

Back in those days they had 'salons' around DC, and he was a rounder that went to all of them, including FDR's.

Hoovers name is not Smoot nor Halley. Roosevelt tagged him for the depression to win the job of president.