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During [[World War I]], Hoover would take part in feeding [[Europe]]. An act which would gain him the title of "''The Great Humanitarian''".<ref name=Humanitarian/> Hoover was appointed the [[Secretary of Commerce]] of the [[United States]] by [[President Harding]] on the 5th of March, [[1921]].<ref>[[Gumley]]:''" On 5th March 1921, President Harding appointed Hoover as the United States Secretary of Commerce."''<br />([[Gumley/Dialogue|Gumley's dialogue]])</ref> He held this position under both Harding and [[President Coolidge]], before becoming a presidential nominee himself in [[1928]].<ref>[[Gumley]]:''"After capably serving as Secretary of Commerce under Presidents Harding, and Coolidge, Hoover became a Presidential nominee in 1928."''<br />([[Gumley/Dialogue|Gumley's dialogue]])</ref> Hoover was inaugurated as the 31st president of the United States on Marth 4th, [[1929]].<ref>[[Gumley]]:''"On March 4th 1929, Herbert Hoover was sworn in as 31st President of the United States of America."''<br />([[Gumley/Dialogue|Gumley's dialogue]])</ref>
During [[World War I]], Hoover would take part in feeding [[Europe]]. An act which would gain him the title of "''The Great Humanitarian''".<ref name=Humanitarian/> Hoover was appointed the [[Secretary of Commerce]] of the [[United States]] by [[President Harding]] on the 5th of March, [[1921]].<ref>[[Gumley]]:''" On 5th March 1921, President Harding appointed Hoover as the United States Secretary of Commerce."''<br />([[Gumley/Dialogue|Gumley's dialogue]])</ref> He held this position under both Harding and [[President Coolidge]], before becoming a presidential nominee himself in [[1928]].<ref>[[Gumley]]:''"After capably serving as Secretary of Commerce under Presidents Harding, and Coolidge, Hoover became a Presidential nominee in 1928."''<br />([[Gumley/Dialogue|Gumley's dialogue]])</ref> Hoover was inaugurated as the 31st president of the United States on Marth 4th, [[1929]].<ref>[[Gumley]]:''"On March 4th 1929, Herbert Hoover was sworn in as 31st President of the United States of America."''<br />([[Gumley/Dialogue|Gumley's dialogue]])</ref>
Herbert and Lou Hoover oversaw the construction of [[Rapidan Camp]] in [[Shenandoah National Park]].<ref>[[Gumley]]: ''"Well yes. President Hoover and his wife Lou Hoover built Rapidan Camp."''<br />([[Gumley/Dialogue|Gumley's dialogue]])</ref> He and his wife [[Lou Hoover]] were the first to stay in the [[Brown House]] and used the camp as their retreat during Herbert's presidency.<ref>''"This house is called the Brown House; it was the home of President Hoover and his wife Lou while they stayed at Rapidan Camp. The house gets its name from the color, and as our Presidents live at the White House, it was only fitting to name their summer home after the house's color."''<br />([[Rapidan_Camp#Plaques|Rapidan Camp plaque]])</ref><ref>[[Gumley]]: ''"They used the grounds as their Presidential Retreat throughout his administration."''<br />([[Gumley/Dialogue|Gumley's dialogue]])</ref> In 1929, President Hoover invited Prime Minister of [[Great Britain]] [[Ramsy Mcdonald]] to discuss Mcdonald's concerns about the build up of naval forces in Europe in the aftermath of World War 1.<ref>''"This cabin is called the Prime Minster's Cabin as a nod to the Prime Minister of Great Britain in 1929, Ramsy Mcdonald. He was concerned about the naval build-up in Europe after the First World War.
Herbert and Lou Hoover oversaw the construction of [[Rapidan Camp]] in [[Shenandoah National Park]] along the [[Rapidan River]]. He chose to build the camp along the river due to his love of fishing, and had members of the [[US Marines]] dig a [[Trout Pond|pond]] to display fish he had caught.<ref>[[Gumley]]: ''"Well yes. President Hoover and his wife Lou Hoover built Rapidan Camp."''<br />([[Gumley/Dialogue|Gumley's dialogue]])</ref><ref>''"President Hoover loved to fish, and it's one of the reasons why he chose this spot along the Rapidan River. This pond is known as the Trout Pond, and it was built by the Marines so that he could display the fish that he caught."''<br />([[Rapidan_Camp#Plaques|Rapidan Camp plaque]])</ref> He and his wife [[Lou Hoover]] were the first to stay in the [[Brown House]] and used the camp as their retreat during Herbert's presidency. During this time they would feed [[Beef Hearts]] they bought in [[Washington, D.C.]] to the fish living in the Trout Pond.<ref>''"This house is called the Brown House; it was the home of President Hoover and his wife Lou while they stayed at Rapidan Camp. The house gets its name from the color, and as our Presidents live at the White House, it was only fitting to name their summer home after the house's color."''<br />([[Rapidan_Camp#Plaques|Rapidan Camp plaque]])</ref><ref>[[Gumley]]: ''"They used the grounds as their Presidential Retreat throughout his administration."''<br />([[Gumley/Dialogue|Gumley's dialogue]])</ref><ref>''"The Trout Pond had a stable population of fish that resided there full-time. We know this because Lou Hoover kept great records. She wrote that they would stop at the meat market in Washington and buy beef hearts for the fish. In the evening, she and Herbert would come to Trout Pond to feed the fish."''<br />([[Rapidan_Camp#Plaques|Rapidan Camp plaque]])</ref>
In 1929, President Hoover invited Prime Minister of [[Great Britain]] [[Ramsy Mcdonald]] to discuss Mcdonald's concerns about the build up of naval forces in Europe in the aftermath of World War 1.<ref>''"This cabin is called the Prime Minster's Cabin as a nod to the Prime Minister of Great Britain in 1929, Ramsy Mcdonald. He was concerned about the naval build-up in Europe after the First World War.
Prime Minister Ramsy contacted President Hoover to discuss what could be done about it; as a result, President Hoover invited him here.
Prime Minister Ramsy contacted President Hoover to discuss what could be done about it; as a result, President Hoover invited him here.
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Herbert Hoover was a former president of the United States.
Background
Born in 1874 in Iowa, Herbert Hoover grew up in the state of Oregon.[2] He began studying at Stanford University in 1891 and graduated with a degree in mining engineering.[3] It was at Stanford that he met Lou Henry who he would go on to marry on February 10th, 1899.[4]
During World War I, Hoover would take part in feeding Europe. An act which would gain him the title of "The Great Humanitarian".[1] Hoover was appointed the Secretary of Commerce of the United States by President Harding on the 5th of March, 1921.[5] He held this position under both Harding and President Coolidge, before becoming a presidential nominee himself in 1928.[6] Hoover was inaugurated as the 31st president of the United States on Marth 4th, 1929.[7]
Herbert and Lou Hoover oversaw the construction of Rapidan Camp in Shenandoah National Park along the Rapidan River. He chose to build the camp along the river due to his love of fishing, and had members of the US Marines dig a pond to display fish he had caught.[8][9] He and his wife Lou Hoover were the first to stay in the Brown House and used the camp as their retreat during Herbert's presidency. During this time they would feed Beef Hearts they bought in Washington, D.C. to the fish living in the Trout Pond.[10][11][12]
In 1929, President Hoover invited Prime Minister of Great BritainRamsy Mcdonald to discuss Mcdonald's concerns about the build up of naval forces in Europe in the aftermath of World War 1.[13] After his term as president was over, Hoover donated the camp to the executive branch of government for future presidents to use.[14]
↑Gumley: " In 1891 he enrolled in Stanford University and graduated as a mining engineer." (Gumley's dialogue)
↑Gumley:"On February 10th 1899 Herbert married his Stanford sweetheart, Lou Henry." (Gumley's dialogue)
↑Gumley:" On 5th March 1921, President Harding appointed Hoover as the United States Secretary of Commerce." (Gumley's dialogue)
↑Gumley:"After capably serving as Secretary of Commerce under Presidents Harding, and Coolidge, Hoover became a Presidential nominee in 1928." (Gumley's dialogue)
↑Gumley:"On March 4th 1929, Herbert Hoover was sworn in as 31st President of the United States of America." (Gumley's dialogue)
↑Gumley: "Well yes. President Hoover and his wife Lou Hoover built Rapidan Camp." (Gumley's dialogue)
↑"President Hoover loved to fish, and it's one of the reasons why he chose this spot along the Rapidan River. This pond is known as the Trout Pond, and it was built by the Marines so that he could display the fish that he caught." (Rapidan Camp plaque)
↑"This house is called the Brown House; it was the home of President Hoover and his wife Lou while they stayed at Rapidan Camp. The house gets its name from the color, and as our Presidents live at the White House, it was only fitting to name their summer home after the house's color." (Rapidan Camp plaque)
↑Gumley: "They used the grounds as their Presidential Retreat throughout his administration." (Gumley's dialogue)
↑"The Trout Pond had a stable population of fish that resided there full-time. We know this because Lou Hoover kept great records. She wrote that they would stop at the meat market in Washington and buy beef hearts for the fish. In the evening, she and Herbert would come to Trout Pond to feed the fish." (Rapidan Camp plaque)
↑"This cabin is called the Prime Minster's Cabin as a nod to the Prime Minister of Great Britain in 1929, Ramsy Mcdonald. He was concerned about the naval build-up in Europe after the First World War.
Prime Minister Ramsy contacted President Hoover to discuss what could be done about it; as a result, President Hoover invited him here.
Another notable Prime Minster who stayed here at Rapidan Camp was Prime Minster Winston Churchill. However, at the time of visiting, he was the Chancellor of the Exchequer." (Rapidan Camp plaque)
↑Gumley:"When his term came to end, President Hoover donated Rapidan Camp to the executive wing of the government." (Gumley's dialogue)
