Reply #22: Actually Herbert Hoover

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was a rather remarkable man, but he is only remembered for the Great Depression. He literally saved millions of lives in Europe during World War I and in Russia during the great famine. 'When asked if he was not thus helping Bolshevism, Hoover retorted, "Twenty million people are starving. Whatever their politics, they shall be fed!"' (Wikipedia)

I was surprised to read about his many extraordinary accomplishments prior to becoming president. Then as president he had started the "Reconstruction Finance Corporation" that became FDR's New Deal. He increased taxes on the wealthy and corporations. Ironically, HE was accused of "socialism".

He did a lot of what ended up being the right things to do for the economy, but was viewed as too little too late.


I don't think Margaret has a clue.