OpenStax
Open Stax: Great Depression 1929 1932: Assessing Hoover Years on Eve of New Deal
Examines Herbert Hoover's time as President, what went well and what didn't, as well as whether perceptions about his legacy are accurate and unbiased. Looks at his foreign policy and how he dealt with civil rights.
OpenStax
Open Stax: The Great Depression 1929 1932: President Hoover's Response
Examines how Herbert Hubert responded to the crisis of the Great Depression and his personal belief system that caused him to respond that way. Also looks at how governments at other levels addressed the Great Depression, and why most...
Digital History
Digital History: Herbert Hoover
A brief look at Herbert Hoover as he became president in 1929. Read about his political experience, and see what was about to sink his presidency.
PBS
Pbs: Brother Can You Spare a Billion? The Story of Jesse H. Jones
Companion website to the PBS documentary on Jesse H. Jones, real estate mogul, activist for the Red Cross, head of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation, and Secretary of Commerce. Read about how he served his nation under President...
The History Cat
The History Cat: The Crash of '29
Describes what led to the stock market crash of 1929, what initiatives President Herbert Hoover took to try to recover from it, and what the results were.
US Department of State
Biographies of the Secretaries of State: Henry Lewis Stimson (1867 1950)
Biography of Henry Lewis Stimson provides and overview of his life and rise to prominence, serving as Secretary of State in President Herbert Hoover's Cabinet from March 28, 1929, until March 4, 1933.
US National Archives
Hoover Online: Hoover and the Depression
This site provides 440 historical documents (including cartoons, clippings, messages to Congress, political broadcasts, and writings and letters) pertaining to President Hoover and the Depression. Explore these documents through the main...
White House Historical Association
The White House Historical Association: The Presidents
Complete biographies and photos of all past presidents.
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: State of the Union Addresses and Messages
This site compiles all of the State of the Union addresses and messages by all the presidents in U.S. history (except William Henry Harrison and James A. Garfield).
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Hoover's Last Stand
The Great Depression was not the fault of Herbert Hoover, but see how he was unable or unwilling to take the steps to address it. Find out how the election of 1932 was the result of his misunderstanding of the economics of the time.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Herbert Hoover
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of Herbert Hoover and summaries of important events during his presidency.
Library of Congress
Loc: Herblock's Presidents
Historically significant collection of political cartoons featuring U.S. Presidents from Library of Congress online teacher-student resources.
Library of Congress
Loc: Portraits of the Presidents & First Ladies
A collection from the Library of Congress of formal and informal portraits of the US presidents and their first ladies.
Other
The President: Herbert Hoover
Excerpt from the book, "Washington Merry-Go-Round" published in 1931 discusses why Hoover failed as a president and the events following the Stock Market Crash of 1929.
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: Election of 1928
Online resource that provides detailed data for the presidential election of 1928, which was won by Republican candidate, Herbert Hoover.
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: Election of 1932
Online resource that provides detailed electoral data for the presidential election of 1932 won in an absolute landslide by Democratic candidate Franklin D. Roosevelt over Herbert Hoover.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Hoover Library: A Thousand Fronts
Provides a clear description of the problems Hoover faced as President during the Great Depression.
Other
Hoover Online: Hoover and the Depression 1929 1933
Excellent site by two teachers outlines President Hoover and his administration's response to the Depression. Primary documents and lesson plans are given.
Curated OER
Herbert Hoover
Site provides biographical information about Herbert Hoover. Read on to learn about his role as president and view a picture of him.
Digital History
Digital History: Conservative Policies and Presidents [Pdf]
Starting in 1920 the United States had three presidents who followed conservative policies. Read about their policies, and determine whether they made the U.S. a more economically sound country. [pdf]
Curated OER
Herbert Hoover
This site is a compilation of the captions that appear in the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library. What results is a thorough look at Hoover's life. Divided into nine parts to make navigation easier. Also includes fact sheet for general...
US National Archives
National Archives: Tokens & Treasures Gifts to Twelve Presidents
These gifts are unique records of each administration from Herbert Hoover through Bill Clinton. Many of them are handmade artworks. Some are from well known artists and others from supportive American citizens.
Teaching American History
Teaching American History: Letter to Franklin D. Roosevelt
Criticism from Herbert Hoover to President Roosevelt was sent in a private letter. Hoover offered suggestions for the president to help reassure the people of the United States during a time of great fear and desolation.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Warren G. Harding: Domestic Affairs
Warren G. Harding's handling of domestic affairs and the appointments made for his cabinet were a combination of good governance and terrible choice of friends. Read about his problems.