That title goes to Herbert Hoover, a Republican serving from 1929 to 1933 ... At Stanford, he met his future wife, Lou Henry, and served as student body treasurer. After 44 ballots, Ohio Gov. James ...

But he and Secretary of State Henry Stimson issued the Hoover-Stimson doctrine, refusing to recognize the Japanese conquest of Manchuria. Herbert Hoover had been given the nickname, "The Great ...

"The spooky season is upon us, when ghosts and goblins visit door to door, and politicians ask for your vote," writes ...

On this day in history, Oct. 22, 1928, Republican presidential nominee Herbert Hoover spoke of the "American system of rugged individualism" in a speech at New York's Madison Square Garden ...

Shenandoah National Park attracts nearly 2 million visitors a year, encompasses nearly 200,000 acres of Virginia’s Blue Ridge ...

It was released as "Highway Hearing." Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films. Author Richard Brookhiser talked about Revolutionary War era painter John ...

Running on a progressive platform, Herbert C. Hoover was enormously popular. His economic acuity was especially respected as he had established his capable good judgment during his tenure as secretary ...

Regardless, we now have Henry the Hoover packing some serious heat. Originally a mere vacuum cleaner, Henry was given movement through two motors and gearboxes sourced from a children’s ride on ...

Editor’s note: Happy April Fools’ Day! In an ambitious step towards expanding housing options on campus, Stanford University announced Saturday, April 1, that it plans to turn Hoover Tower ...

But he and Secretary of State Henry Stimson issued the Hoover-Stimson doctrine, refusing to recognize the Japanese conquest of Manchuria. Herbert Hoover had been given the nickname, "The Great ...