A Boyhood In Iowa
An excerpt taken from an informal speach by Herbert Hoover before
the Iowa Society of Washington. It tells about his boyhood in
his own words.
A Chronology of Herbert
Hoover Sequences President Hoover's accomplishments alongside
world events from his birth until his death.
The
Hoover story These are the web pages for the museum's permanent
galleries. Start in "Gallery One" and follow the links
through the galleries to learn the story of Herbert Hoover and
Lou Henry Hoover.
Fishing
Herbert Hoover loved to fish. Here is a section of our permanent
exhibit that tells about his hobby.
Boys'
Clubs of America Herbert Hoover was a strong advocate for
the Boys' Clubs of America. Read more about his involvement.
Hoover-Ball! Learn
more about the game Herbert Hoover and his doctor developed
which is a combination of tennis, volleyball and medicine ball.
Hoover and his cabinet played it every morning on the White
House lawn.
Hoover
as Secretary of Commerce (High school and adult level--it
assumes historical knowledge) Learn more about why Herbert Hoover
became Secretary of Commerce and what he is best remembered
for during those years. This is the introduction to our very
large list of the papers relating to the Commerce years--the
file will take some time to load.
An
Uncommon Woman A gallery from the museum's permanent exhibit
that tells about Lou Henry Hoover.
Girl
Scouts Lou Henry Hoover was very active in the Girl Scouts.
Read more about her Girl Scout activites.
Knitting Mrs. Hoover was an avid knitter. You can read about her knitting and you can find a pattern to make a baby blanket that she made knitty.com (this link will take you to another website).
