Lot 581
Hoover, Herbert C. 31st President of the United States, 1929-1933.
Typed Letter Signed ("Herbert Hoover"). One page, quarto, New York, June 25, 1920. On "American Relief Administration" letterhead. In black ink. To Mr. Kent Perkins, Director of Publicity for Massachusetts. Two horizontal folds. Otherwise, in fine to very fine condition.
Following World War One, Hoover sprang into action as a public servant responsible for relief and reconstruction in the war-ravaged areas of Europe. Gaining a reputation as "the great humanitarian", in 1920 both Democrats and Republicans began to consider Hoover as a likely candidate for President. In the midst of the ensuing debate from which Hoover remained aloof, he wrote the following letter, stating: "It has indeed been a great honor to have you feel that I am fitted for the great office of President. The question as to who wins in these contests is to me of less importance than that we keep faith in the great issues before us. We shall have years of great trial in the solution of most difficult questions and, although we have not had our own way as to the tools for their solution, we have no less obligation to stand vigorously for the right handling of these issues.".
Estimated Value $850 - 1,000.
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