American Presidents: Life Portraits


A Site to Complement C-SPAN's 20th Anniversary Television Series, American Presidents: Life Portraits March-December 1999

American Presidents: Life Portrait Exhibit
4-8 Grade Student Activity

Herbert Hoover

Meet the 30th president!
Herbert Hoover headed relief commissions, distributing _______ ___________ tons of American food, clothing and supplies to starving people in Europe; through his efforts he saved thousands of lives.

Look closer!
Herbert Hoover's engineering career took him around the world. What impact, if any do you think his early travels had on his desire and ability to head relief commissions? Explain your answer.

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