1889: Future President Herbert Hoover married Lou Henry

On this day in day in 1889, future President Herbert Hoover married Lou Henry.   

The couple met in Stanford University and traveled extensively during their marriage.   

Hoover was elected in 1928 after a very successful public and private career.  Mrs. Hoover was an author, wrote articles, spoke five languages and received eight honorary degrees in her lifetime.

President Hoover lost his reelection to Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1932.   After that, former President Hoover worked on many projects including developing a very good friendship with President Truman.

He died in 1964 and Mrs. Hoover in 1944.

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The Reagan Diaries is a wonderful trip back to the 1980s

Looking for something fun to read?

"The Reagan Diaries" is an easy read because and so interesting. It takes you back to the highs and lows of a very consequential presidency.

 

After reading this book, you'll see that President Reagan had a great love for Nancy and the US.

 

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