Month: May 2024

Lou Henry Hoover is seen standing next to President Elect Herbert Hoover on a boat during a trip to Florida in early 1929.

Lou Writes to Chinese Language Tutor Ch’uan Yueh-Tung

by Thomas Schwartz, posted in First Ladies, Lou Henry Hoover, Women's History

President elect Herbert Hoover and wife Lou on Florida trip, early 1929. By Thomas F. Schwartz On November 29, 1929, Lou sent a reply to a letter from her former Chinese language instructor, whose letter was delivered to her though one of his sons. Lou wrote: “I have thought of you and your family so … Continue reading Lou Writes to Chinese Language Tutor Ch’uan Yueh-Tung

Herbert and Lou Henry Hoover are seen walking from left to right. Herbert Hoover is wearing a formal suit and raincoat with a hat, while Lou Hoover is shown with a larger coat and a bouquet of flowers.

“Greed is Good”: Or is it?

by Thomas Schwartz, posted in Herbert Hoover, Humanitarian, Lou Henry Hoover, Post Presidency, Presidency

President and Lou Henry Hoover going to their new home in the White House on Inauguration Day, March 4, 1929, in Washington DC. (31-1929-d25) By Thomas F. Schwartz In watching the film “Trading Places” over the holiday season, two things emerged that had previously escaped my notice. The first was a close-up of the paintings … Continue reading “Greed is Good”: Or is it?